H.L. Foodservice, Inc. dba H.L. Foods Co. recalls Ground Ginger in clear plastic bags; Sold in 1 lb. and 5 lb. bags Country of Origin: India 1 lb. UPC: 0 00000 94641 4 5
H.L. Foods Co. recalls ground ginger in clear plastic bags (1 lb and 5 lb) sold in India with missing sulfite label. Consumers should check UPCs 00000946414 and 00000946421 for affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Ground ginger does not properly identify addition of sulfites on the package label.
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What happened, in plain English
H.L. Foods Co. is recalling ground ginger sold in clear plastic bags (1 lb and 5 lb) because the packaging does not properly label sulfites. This could affect people with sulfite allergies who might consume the product without knowing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15990-h-l-foods-co-ground-ginger-recall-missing-sulfite-label.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15990-h-l-foods-co-ground-ginger-recall-missing-sulfite-label · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0562-2020
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“H.L. Foods Co. Ground Ginger Recall: Missing Sulfite Label on Packaging.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15990-h-l-foods-co-ground-ginger-recall-missing-sulfite-label. Based on FDA recall #F-0562-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0562-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product lacks a clear label indicating sulfite content. Sulfites are common food preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, including hives, swelling, or breathing difficulties.
Who’s affected
People who purchased ground ginger from H.L. Foods Co. in clear plastic bags (1 lb or 5 lb) sold in India. Those with sulfite allergies are most at risk if they consume the product without seeing the label.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for ground ginger in clear plastic bags sold in 1 lb or 5 lb sizes with UPC 00000946414 (1 lb) or 00000946421 (5 lb). Products sold in India with no codes on the package are affected.
- Brand
H.L. Foods Co.- Product
Ground Ginger in clear plastic bags; Sold in 1 lb. and 5 lb. bags Country of Origin: India 1 lb. UPC: 0 00000 94641 4 5- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for sulfite content on the label; if missing, the product is recalled.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may not be safe for people with sulfite allergies as the label does not indicate sulfite content.
What should I do if I have the product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the label for sulfite content. If missing, do not consume.
How can I identify the recalled product?
Check for ground ginger in clear plastic bags with UPC 00000946414 (1 lb) or 00000946421 (5 lb) sold in India.
Contact H.L. Foods Co.
We’ve drafted a message you can send H.L. Foods Co. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0562-2020 — H.L. Foods Co. Ground Ginger in clear plastic bags; Sold in 1 lb. and 5 lb. bags Country of Origin: Hello, I own a Ground Ginger in clear plastic bags; Sold in 1 lb. and 5 lb. bags Country of Origin: India 1 lb. UPC: 0 00000 94641 4 5 that is covered by recall F-0562-2020 from H.L. Foods Co.. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0562-2020 (January 17, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0562-2020 to see it in context.
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