Northern Food I/E Inc. is recalling 41 cartons of Lukai sweetened jujube (also labeled as Ejiao dates) because they contain sulfites that were not declared on the product label. The recalled products were sold in 8.3-ounce red and yellow bags and were distributed in several states including Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.
Sulfites can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in people who have a sulfite sensitivity. The product was found to contain 17.9mg of sulfites per serving, which poses a severe risk to consumers with this allergy.
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Back panel states 'Name: Ejiao dates'. Ingredients include nuclear-free golden jujube, donkey-hide gelatin, sugar, honey, maltose, and citric acid. Place of Origin: China Chengdu.
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