Tristar Food recalls 8oz preserved plum candy with undeclared cyclamates, benzoic acid, and Yellow #5. Consumers should check batch numbers and contact the company for details.
Dried Plum Candy contains non-permitted cyclamates, undeclared benzoic acid and undeclared Yellow #5.
Tristar Food is recalling 8-ounce preserved plum candy from China due to unsafe levels of non-permitted cyclamates, undeclared benzoic acid, and Yellow #5. This poses a risk to consumers who may experience health issues from these substances.
The candy contains non-permitted cyclamates, which are not approved for food use in the U.S., and undeclared benzoic acid and Yellow #5. These substances can cause health issues if consumed in large amounts, though the risk is generally low for most people.
Consumers who purchased the 8oz preserved plum candy from Tristar Food in the U.S. are affected. Those with allergies to cyclamates, benzoic acid, or Yellow #5 are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Bar Guo Food Preserved Plum Candy' with a net weight of 8 oz (228g) in a cellophane bag. The batch number is 2013/12/14 and best before date is June 8, 2015.
Look for the batch number 2013/12/14 and best before date June 8, 2015 on the cellophane bag packaging.
The product contains non-permitted cyclamates and undeclared substances, so it is not safe to consume.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or replacement options.
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tristar Food to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0701-2015 — Tristar Food Tristar Food Hello, I own a Tristar Food that is covered by recall F-0701-2015 from Tristar Food. 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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