Why it was recalled
The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYDAM Sampling which revealed the product Lam Sheng Kee Red Dates contain unallowed dye basic violet 3.
Product description
Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates, (Net Weight 400 Grams), Lam Sheng Kee (HK) International Limited, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Distributed By: S&M Int'l Inc. 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Item #803810; Product of China.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
All lots
Where it was sold
New York
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1397-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 15, 2013
- FDA report date
- May 22, 2013
- Quantity
- Unknown
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- S & M International Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1397-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Bayonne
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 64912
- Address
- 100 Pulaski St
- Code information
- All lots
- Postal code
- 07002-5003
- Report date
- May 22, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1397-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- S & M International Inc
- Product quantity
- Unknown
- Termination date
- Feb 8, 2017
- Reason for recall
- The recall was initiated after it was discovered through NYDAM Sampling which revealed the product Lam Sheng Kee Red Dates contain unallowed dye basic violet 3.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates, (Net Weight 400 Grams), Lam Sheng Kee (HK) International Limited, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Distributed By: S&M Int'l Inc. 100 Pulaski Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Item #803810; Product of China.
- Distribution pattern
- New York
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 15, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- May 15, 2013