Apna Wholesale Inc. is recalling its seven and 14-ounce “Paras Premium Golden Raisins” due to the presence of undeclared sulphur dioxide, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday.
Newsweek reached out to Apna Wholesale Inc. via phone on Wednesday for comment.
Why It Matters
The FDA warns that people who have a sensitivity or allergy to sulfites and then eat the recalled raisins may experience a severe or life-threatening reaction.
Food allergies impact millions of Americans, the FDA says. The nine “major” food allergens in the U.S. are milk, eggs, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and sesame.
What To Know
The recalled raisins were distributed to Apna Bazar Farmers Market stores in New York and Massachusetts. The raisins are in clear packaging with UPC numbers 818051014811 and 818051014828. The FDA said there have been no reported illnesses as of Wednesday.
The FDA alert includes picturesof the recalled …