EL Chilar Huff Recall: Product contains undeclared sulfites. - F-3572-2017

United States

TerminatedClass II

Company: EL Chilar Huff
Product: El Chilar Whole Ginger, NET WT 1.25 Oz (35g)
Recall date: August 4, 2017
Terminated: March 22, 2019
Source: FDA

Reason for recall

Product contains undeclared sulfites.

August 4, 2017 - Recall initiated
September 27, 2017 - Reported by source
March 22, 2019 - Recall terminated

Recalled products
Product description	UPC	Quantity	Lot / code information
El Chilar Whole Ginger, NET WT 1.25 Oz (35g)	Not published in this source record	1236 units (103 dozens)	Lot Number 918 (expiration date: 09/2018)

Distribution

U.S. Consignees only.

Official source record

Agency: FDA
Dataset: FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number: F-3572-2017
Event ID: 77931
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class II
Company: EL Chilar Huff
Product description: El Chilar Whole Ginger, NET WT 1.25 Oz (35g)
Quantity: 1236 units (103 dozens)
Reason: Product contains undeclared sulfites.
Recall initiation date: August 4, 2017
Report date: September 27, 2017
Classification date: Not published in this source record
Termination date: March 22, 2019
Distribution pattern: U.S. Consignees only.
UPC, lot, and code information: Lot Number 918 (expiration date: 09/2018)
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method: Letter
Source last updated: Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
Public Health Trace retrieval date: July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: EL Chilar Huff

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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