Midwest International Corp Longan Aril Recall: Unsafe Food Additives
Midwest International Corp recalls 7.4oz Longan Aril (MFD 06/16/2016) due to unsafe food additives including FD&C Yellow #5, Red #3, and Carmoisine. Consumers should avoid consumption.
Lower-risk recall
The item is subject to Import Alert 21-04 in that it appears to bear or contain cyclamate and dulcin which are unsafe food additives, the item does not declare saccharin on it's labeling and the the product appears to contain or bear the following unsafe color additive such as FD&C Yellow #5 (C.I. No. 19140 - tartrazine) FD&C Red #3 (C.I. No. 45430 - Erythrosine), and Carmoisine (C.I. No. 14720 - former ext. D&C Red #10).
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What happened, in plain English
Midwest International Corp is recalling 7.4oz Longan Aril products from June 2016 that contain unsafe food additives like FD&C Yellow #5, Red #3, and Carmoisine. These additives can pose health risks if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22796-midwest-international-corp-longan-aril-recall-unsafe-food-additives.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22796-midwest-international-corp-longan-aril-recall-unsafe-food-additives · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1163-2017
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“Midwest International Corp Longan Aril Recall: Unsafe Food Additives.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22796-midwest-international-corp-longan-aril-recall-unsafe-food-additives. Based on FDA recall #F-1163-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1163-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains unsafe food additives including FD&C Yellow #5 (tartrazine), FD&C Red #3 (erythrosine), and Carmoisine. These additives are not declared on the label and are known to be unsafe for consumption.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the 7.4oz Longan Aril with yellow and orange labeling from June 2016. People who consume the product are at risk of health issues from the unsafe additives.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Longan Aril with a net weight of 7.4oz (210g) and yellow or orange labeling. The product was manufactured on June 16, 2016, and expires June 15, 2018.
- Brand
Midwest International Corp- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
IL, MA, TX thru 5 retail stores
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1162-2017 | LONGAN ARIL, NET WT: 10.6oz (300g), contains blue labeling; none | 39 cartons/30 units |
| F-1163-2017 | LONGAN ARIL, Net Wt: 7.4oz (210g), contains yellow and orange labeling; MFD 06/16/2016 EXP 06/15/2018 | 7 cartons/30 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Verify the product has yellow or orange labeling and a net weight of 7.4oz (210g).
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “IL, MA, TX thru 5 retail stores” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1163-2017 (November 23, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1163-2017 to see it in context.
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