Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated May 18, 2018

Citron Tea; 35.3 oz. (1 kg) packet

Recalling firm: Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co., LTD

Why it was recalled

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

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Apr 26, 2019.

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ProductCitron 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
Package size35.3 oz

FDA code information

Lot 20170131; Exp date 2019.01.30

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Original product description

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

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-1617-2018
Event ID
80285
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
May 18, 2018
Reported
Jul 18, 2018
Classified
Jul 10, 2018
Terminated
Apr 26, 2019
Quantity
468 boxes, all products
Location
Yangsan, Korea (the Republic of)
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

One US Customer in CA

FDA source record · F-1617-2018

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