NY State Ag Commissioner Issues Alert for High Sulfite Levels in Licorice Flavored Olives and Dried Plums

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers that A&C Best Food Trading Inc., of Long Island City, New York 11101, is recalling “Licorice Flavor Olive” and Wife Plum due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock, in some asthmatics and sensitive individuals.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/consumer-alert-undeclared-sulfites-licorice-flavor-olive
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in "Licorice Flavor Olive"
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 22, 2022
FDA Publish Date: March 23, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Sulfite
Company Name: A&C Best Food Trading Inc.
Brand Name: A&C Best Food Trading Inc.
Product Description: Licorice Flavor Olive

Company Announcement

“When a Government Agency Partner announces a company’s recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the Government Agency Partner’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.”

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers that A&C Best Food Trading Inc., located at 36-08 Review Ave in Long Island City, New York 11101, is recalling “Licorice Flavor Olive” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. To date, no illnesses have been reported to this Department in connection with this product.

The recalled “Licorice Flavor Olive” is packaged in clear plastic jar which weights approximately one pound. The product is coded “2021/10/15” stamped on the bottom of the jar and has a UPC code of “588552-331090”. The product was distributed nationally.

Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock, in some asthmatics and sensitive individuals.

Consumers who are sensitive to sulfites and have purchased “Licorice Flavor Olive” should not consume it. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact Allen Lin, Manager at (917) 418-1115 or may email the distributor at hengwen315701@gmail.com.

Contact the Press Office
Contact us by phone:
Albany Press Office (518) 457-0752
State Fair Press Office (315) 487-7711
Contact us by email:
Jola.Szubielski@agriculture.ny.gov
Hanna.Birkhead@agriculture.ny.gov
Dave.Bullard@agriculture.ny.gov

Mailing Address:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive
Albany, New York 12235
The Great New York State Fair
581 State Fair Boulevard


Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Dried "Wife Plum" | FDA
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Dried "Wife Plum"
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 23, 2022
FDA Publish Date: March 24, 2022
Product Type:Food & Beverages Fruit/Fruit Product
Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Sulfite and unapproved dye E123
Company Name: A&C Best Food Trading Inc.
Brand Name: A&C Best Food Trading Inc.
Product Description: Dried Wife Plum
Company Announcement
“When a Government Agency Partner announces a company’s recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the Government Agency Partner’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.”

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers that A&C Best Food Trading Inc., located at 36-08 Review Ave in Long Island City, New York 11101, is recalling “Wife Plum” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites and unallowed dye E123. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. To date, no illnesses have been reported to this Department in connection with this product.

The recalled “Wife Plum” is packaged in clear plastic jar which weighs approximately one pound. The product is coded “2021/10/15” stamped on the bottom of the jar. The product was distributed nationally.


Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock, in some asthmatics and sensitive individuals.


Consumers who are sensitive to sulfites and have purchased “Wife Plum” should not consume it. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact Allen Lin, Manager at (917) 418-1115 or may email the distributor at hengwen315701@gmail.com.


Contact the Press Office


Contact us by phone:
Albany Press Office (518) 457-0752
State Fair Press Office (315) 487-7711


Contact us by email:
Jola.Szubielski@agriculture.ny.gov
Hanna.Birkhead@agriculture.ny.gov
Dave.Bullard@agriculture.ny.gov


Mailing Address:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive
Albany, New York 12235


The Great New York State Fair
581 State Fair Boulevard
Syracuse, New York 13209