EL Chilar Huff recalls El Chilar Whole Ginger, NET WT 1.25 Oz (35g)
El Chilar recalls 1.25 oz ginger with undeclared sulfites. Consumers should check lot number 918 (expiring 09/2018) for affected products.
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Product contains undeclared sulfites.
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What happened, in plain English
El Chilar Huff is recalling 1.25 oz whole ginger products that contain undeclared sulfites. This poses a risk for people with sulfite allergies, as sulfites can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20562-el-chilar-whole-ginger-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20562-el-chilar-whole-ginger-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-3572-2017
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“El Chilar Whole Ginger Recall: Undeclared Sulfites Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20562-el-chilar-whole-ginger-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-3572-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-3572-2017%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 violation of food labeling regulations.
Who’s affected
People with sulfite allergies are most at risk from this recall. The affected product is a specific ginger brand sold in the U.S. market.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number 918 on the packaging, which expires on 09/2018. The product is El Chilar Whole Ginger with a net weight of 1.25 oz (35g).
- Brand
El Chilar Huff- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the lot number 918 on the packaging, which expires on 09/2018.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe for people without sulfite allergies?
The recall is specifically for people with sulfite allergies. Products without sulfite allergies are generally safe.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the product label for the lot number and contact the manufacturer if you have concerns.
How can I confirm if my ginger is part of this recall?
Check the product label for the lot number 918, which expires on 09/2018. The product is El Chilar Whole Ginger with a net weight of 1.25 oz (35g).
Contact El Chilar Huff
We’ve drafted a message you can send El Chilar Huff to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-3572-2017 — El Chilar Huff El Chilar Huff Hello, I own a El Chilar Huff that is covered by recall F-3572-2017 from El Chilar Huff. 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-3572-2017 (August 4, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-3572-2017 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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