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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

President Brand Licorice Plum Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites and Colors

Agency Publication Date: May 23, 2025
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Summary

East CK Trading Inc. has recalled President Brand Licorice Plum because it contains undeclared sulfites and food coloring, including FD&C Yellow 6 and the unapproved color Amaranth (E123). The product is sold in 8 oz. (227g) clear plastic jars and was distributed to retail stores in New York and Virginia.

Risk

Consumers with a sensitivity to sulfites or food dyes may experience serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The inclusion of Amaranth (E123) is a safety concern as it is not an approved color additive for food in the United States.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled product is President Brand Licorice Plum, packaged in 8 oz. (227g) clear plastic jars with UPC 810077207294.
  2. Stop eating the recalled product immediately.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact East CK Trading Inc. at 1-718-857-0008 or visit www.cktradinginc.com for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g)
UPC Codes:
810077207294

Recall #: F-0812-2025

Product Images

“Front Image of 8 ounce jar of licorice plum, UPC 0077-20729”

“Front Image of 8 ounce jar of licorice plum, UPC 0077-20729”

Back Image of 8 ounce jar of licorice plum, UPC 0077-20729”

Back Image of 8 ounce jar of licorice plum, UPC 0077-20729”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96828
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: East CK Trading Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in NY and VA
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: unknown
Distributed To: New York, Virginia

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