CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Citron Tea; packet Ingredients: White Sugar recalled

Hee Chang Dairy & Food is recalling Citron Tea; packet Ingredients: White Sugar, Dried Citron Powder, Citric Acid, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 18 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot 20170131; Exp date 2019.01.30

Quantity recalled468 boxes, all products

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1617-2018
FDA event ID: 80285
Recalling firm: Hee Chang Dairy & Food, Yangsan
Brand: Citron
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 May 2018
FDA classified: 10 Jul 2018
Reported: 18 Jul 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Coffee

Timeline

18 May 2018	Recall initiated by company
10 Jul 2018	Classified by FDA	+53 days
18 Jul 2018	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

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

Where it was distributed

One US Customer in CA

California

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

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

Which lots are affected?

Lot 20170131; Exp date 2019.01.30

Where was it sold?

One US Customer in CA

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 80285

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Green Tea Latte recalled by Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Jul 2018	CLASS II	Green Tea Latte recalled by Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co	Hee Chang Dairy & Food	Undeclared Allergens	CA
18 Jul 2018	CLASS II	Black Bean Job's Tears Tea (KG) package Ingredients recalled	Hee Chang Dairy & Food	Undeclared Allergens	CA
18 Jul 2018	CLASS I	Black Bean Cereal Latte recalled by Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co	Hee Chang Dairy & Food	Undeclared Allergens	CA

More recalls from Hee Chang Dairy & Food

All 4

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Jul 2018Food	CLASS I	Black Bean Cereal Latte recalled by Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co	Hee Chang Dairy & Food	Undeclared Allergens	CA
18 Jul 2018Food	CLASS II	Black Bean Job's Tears Tea (KG) package Ingredients recalled	Hee Chang Dairy & Food	Undeclared Allergens	CA
18 Jul 2018Food	CLASS II	Green Tea Latte recalled by Hee Chang Dairy & Food Co	Hee Chang Dairy & Food	Undeclared Allergens	CA

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