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Food recall · FDA · Published October 10, 2018

SLR FOOD Distribution, Inc. recalls SUGAR MELON CANDY / WAX GOURD The product comes in a 7.04oz plastics package marked with barcode 6912567116718.

SLR Food Distribution recalls Sugar Melon Candy with undeclared sulfites. This product may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Check for barcode 6912567116718 and production date 2018.01.03.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0341-2019FoodSLR Food Distribution ›
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Recalling firmSLR FOOD Distribution, Inc.100 Nassau Terminal Rd, N/A · New Hyde Park, NY 11040-4928
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What happened, in plain English

SLR Food Distribution is recalling Sugar Melon Candy due to undeclared sulfites. This can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to sulfites, which are common food preservatives. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18415-slr-food-distribution-sugar-melon-candy-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18415-slr-food-distribution-sugar-melon-candy-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0341-2019

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“SLR Food Distribution Sugar Melon Candy Recall: Undeclared Sulfites Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18415-slr-food-distribution-sugar-melon-candy-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0341-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0341-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Sulfites are preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The product contains sulfites without being declared on the label, which is a regulatory violation.

Who’s affected

People who have consumed or are likely to consume this candy, particularly those with sulfite allergies. Those with known sulfite sensitivity are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for the 7.04oz plastic package with barcode 6912567116718. The product was produced on January 3, 2018, and expires January 2, 2019.

  • Brand
    SLR Food Distribution
  • Product
    SUGAR MELON CANDY / WAX GOURD The product comes in a 7.04oz plastics package marked with barcode 6912567116718.
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Allergen Label

    Ensure the product label lists sulfites as an ingredient. If not, it may be recalled.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The product contains undeclared sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. It is not safe for those with sulfite allergies.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Look for the 7.04oz plastic package with barcode 6912567116718. The product was produced on January 3, 2018, and expires January 2, 2019.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with SLR Food Distribution for guidance.

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Contact SLR Food Distribution

We’ve drafted a message you can send SLR Food Distribution to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0341-2019 — SLR Food Distribution SUGAR MELON CANDY / WAX GOURD The product comes in a 7.04oz plastics package 

Hello,

I own a SUGAR MELON CANDY / WAX GOURD The product comes in a 7.04oz plastics package marked with barcode 6912567116718. that is covered by recall F-0341-2019 from SLR Food Distribution.

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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0341-2019 (October 10, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0341-2019 to see it in context.
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