Northern Food I/E Inc. has recalled 406 cartons of Beijing Hawthorne Candy because the product contains sulfites that were not declared on the packaging label. The candy was distributed to retail stores across 24 states including New York, California, and Texas. Consumers with a severe sensitivity to sulfites should not eat this product, as it may cause a serious allergic reaction. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
The product contains 7.32 mg of sulfites per serving, which can cause severe or life-threatening allergic reactions in individuals with a sulfite sensitivity. While no injuries have been reported, consumers with asthma or specific sulfite allergies are at high risk of a reaction if the product is consumed.
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Recall number F-0255-2023; total quantity affected is 406 cartons.
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