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Class II
Midwest International Corp
Recall #F-1163-2017 · Initiated 2016-11-23
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Midwest International Corp is recalling 7.4oz packages of Longan Aril (a tropical fruit product) because it contains unauthorized food additives and artificial colors that are not permitted in the U.S. The product also fails to properly label all ingredients on the package.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product should be concerned, particularly people with sensitivities to artificial dyes or sweeteners.
What to do
If you purchased Longan Aril in yellow and orange packaging from retail stores in Illinois, Massachusetts, or Texas, do not eat it. Return the product to the store where you bought it or dispose of it safely.
Product
LONGAN ARIL, Net Wt: 7.4oz (210g), contains yellow and orange 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
7 cartons/30 units
Distribution
IL, MA, TX thru 5 retail stores
Lot / code info
MFD 06/16/2016 EXP 06/15/2018
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.