Tai Phat Wholesalers Recalls Sofit Seedless Red Dates Due to Undeclared Sulfites

What Happened

Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of Sofit Seedless Red Dates after it was discovered that the product contains undeclared sulfites. The presence of sulfites was not disclosed on the product packaging, which can pose a health risk to consumers with sulfite sensitivities or allergies.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves the following specific product:

• Product Name: Sofit, Seedless Red Dates
• Packaging: 12 oz plastic bags
• Quantity: 10 cases (50 packages per case, totaling 500 packages)
• Barcode: 4897056443990
• Recall Number: H-0459-2026

These products were distributed to retail locations in the following states: Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and North Carolina.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased Sofit Seedless Red Dates and have a sensitivity to sulfites are urged not to consume the product. The items should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. For further information regarding the recall, consumers may contact Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC at their Capitol Heights, MD headquarters.

Why This Matters

This is a Class I recall, which is the most serious category, indicating that consumption of the product could cause serious health consequences or death for individuals with severe sulfite allergies. Undeclared allergens or additives like sulfites represent a significant food safety risk to vulnerable populations.

Source

Information provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).