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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

H.L. Foods Ground Ginger Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Agency Publication Date: January 27, 2020
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Summary

H.L. Foodservice, Inc. dba H.L. Foods Co. is recalling approximately 620 pounds of Ground Ginger because the product contains sulfites that were not declared on the package label. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The ground ginger was sold in clear plastic bags in 1 lb. and 5 lb. sizes exclusively in California. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product contains sulfites which are not listed on the ingredient label. This poses a serious health risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivities, who may experience severe allergic reactions if the product is consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your clear plastic bags of ground ginger for the following UPC codes: 000000946414 (1 lb. bag) or 000000946421 (5 lb. bag).
  2. Look for the 'Pack by: H.L. FoodserviceInc.' label on the package; note that there are no lot codes or date codes on the packaging.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact H.L. Foodservice, Inc. dba H.L. Foods Co. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Ground Ginger (1 lb.)by H.L. Foods Co.
Variants: 1 lb. bag
UPC Codes:
000000946414

Clear plastic bags; Pack by: H.L. FoodserviceInc.; No codes on package.

Product: Ground Ginger (5 lb.)by H.L. Foods Co.
Variants: 5 lb. bag
UPC Codes:
000000946421

Clear plastic bags; Pack by: H.L. FoodserviceInc.; No codes on package.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84736
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: H.L. Foodservice, Inc. dba H.L. Foods Co.
Manufactured In: India, United States
Units Affected: 620 lbs.
Distributed To: California

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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