Class IITerminated in FDA datasetJan 17, 2020

Ground Ginger in clear plastic bags; Sold in 1 lb. and 5 lb. bags Country of Origin: India 1 lb.

Recalling firm: H.L. Foodservice, Inc. dba H.L. Foods Co.

Why it was recalled

Ground ginger does not properly identify addition of sulfites on the package label.

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The exact product

Ground Ginger in clear plastic bags; Sold in 1 lb. and 5 lb. bags Country of Origin: India 1 lb. UPC: 0 00000 94641 4 5 lb. UPC: 0 00000 94642 1 Pack by: H.L. FoodserviceInc.

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Original FDA code information

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TypeCode / valueContext
UPC000000946421 5 lb. bags Country of Origin: India 1 lb. UPC: 0 00000 94641 4 5 lb. UPC: 0 00000 94642 1 Pack by: H.L. FoodserviceInc.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0562-2020
Event ID
84736
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 17, 2020
Reported
Feb 5, 2020
Classified
Jan 27, 2020
Terminated
Apr 27, 2020
Quantity
620 lbs.
Location
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

CA only

FDA source record · F-0562-2020

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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