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Class II
Midwest International Corp
Recall #F-1162-2017 · Initiated 2016-11-23
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Midwest International Corp is recalling 10.6oz packages of longan aril (a tropical fruit) with blue labeling because the product contains unsafe food additives and color dyes that are not approved for use in the United States, and the packaging doesn't properly list all ingredients.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed this product could be affected, particularly those with sensitivities to food dyes or additives.
What to do
If you purchased this product from retail stores in Illinois, Massachusetts, or Texas, do not eat it. Dispose of it or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have any health concerns after consuming this product.
Product
LONGAN ARIL, NET WT: 10.6oz (300g), contains blue labeling
Reason for 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).
Quantity affected
39 cartons/30 units
Distribution
IL, MA, TX thru 5 retail stores
Lot / code info
none
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2018-06-20
Recalling firm
Midwest International Corp
47 Bridgewater St # 57
Brooklyn, NY 11222-3820
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.