Citron Tea recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

May 18, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co., LTD recalls Citron Tea; 35.3 oz. (1 kg) packet Ingredients: White Sugar, Dried Citron Powder, Citric Acid, carboxymethylcellulose,…

Recall number

F-1617-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co., LTD

Sold / distributed

One US Customer in CA

Why it was recalled

During a FDA foreign inspection, it was found that four products did not declare allergens.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Citron Tea; 35.3 oz. (1 kg) packet Ingredients: White Sugar, Dried Citron Powder, Citric Acid, carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium citrate; Silicon dioxide, Citron Flavor. Citron Powder contains corn syrup 58% and Lactose 20% Imported and Distributed by: Coffee Tree USA 2203W Venice Blvd, Unit 101A Los Angeles, CA 90006 USA