FUNKTIONAL FOODS Spirulina Powder Recall: Undeclared Sulfites at 40 ppm
The TJX Companies recall FUNKTIONAL FOODS Spirulina Powder (3.5 oz) due to undeclared sulfites at 40 ppm. Consumers should check UPC 060427570192 and lot code F-704101 for affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Product contains undeclared sulfites at approx. 40 ppm.
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What happened, in plain English
The TJX Companies recall FUNKTIONAL FOODS Spirulina Powder (3.5 oz) because it contains undeclared sulfites at about 40 ppm. This could pose a risk for people with sulfite allergies, though the product is not intended to be consumed by those with severe allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19036-funktional-foods-spirulina-powder-recall-undeclared-sulfites-at-40-ppm.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19036-funktional-foods-spirulina-powder-recall-undeclared-sulfites-at-40-ppm · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1609-2018
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“FUNKTIONAL FOODS Spirulina Powder Recall: Undeclared Sulfites at 40 ppm.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19036-funktional-foods-spirulina-powder-recall-undeclared-sulfites-at-40-ppm. Based on FDA recall #F-1609-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1609-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Sulfites are preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The product contains sulfites at 40 ppm, which is below the typical levels found in many foods but still present in amounts that could trigger reactions in highly sensitive people.
Who’s affected
People with sulfite allergies may be affected by this product. Those with severe sulfite sensitivity are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 060427570192 and lot code F-704101 on the product packaging. This specific Spirulina Powder is sold by The TJX Companies.
- Brand
FUNKTIONAL FOODS- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the UPC code 060427570192 and lot code F-704101 on the packaging to confirm if your product is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distributed to TJX retail stored throughout the U.S. with 375 stored listed on the distribution list provided by firm.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 29 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- FDA terminated the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not require immediate action for most consumers. Check the product details to confirm if it's affected, and contact The TJX Companies if you have concerns.
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Where this comes from
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-1609-2018 (June 11, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1609-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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