Gemini Food Corporation Inc

Recall #F-0942-2015 · Initiated 2014-12-19

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What happened

Gemini Food Corporation is recalling its Dried Bean Curd Anka Flavor (Item No. 8535) because the product may contain dimethyl yellow, a coloring substance not approved for use in food in the United States. The recall affects 3,360 units distributed across 25 states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased this product should be concerned, as dimethyl yellow is not permitted in U.S. food and its safety for consumption has not been established.

What to do

Check your pantry for this product (24-pack of 150g packages, Item No. 8535). If you have it, do not eat it—discard it or return it to where you purchased it. Contact Gemini Food Corporation or your retailer if you have questions about the recall.

Product

Dried Bean Curd Anka Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8535

Reason for recall

Gemini Foods is recalling bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow.

Quantity affected

3360 units

Distribution

Nationwide in US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NM, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI.

Lot / code info

Batch No. GFC4169K, GFC41827L, GFC42145M

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated