CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Sep 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
El Chilar Whole Ginger recalled
EL Chilar Huff is recalling El Chilar Whole Ginger. The recall was initiated on 4 Aug 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-3572-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77931
- Recalling firm
- EL Chilar Huff, Apopka, FL
- Brand
- El Chilar
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Aug 2017
- FDA classified
- 20 Sep 2017
- Reported
- 27 Sep 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Sulfites
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Classified by FDA | +47 days |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains undeclared sulfites.
Product as listed by the FDA
El Chilar Whole Ginger, NET WT 1.25 Oz (35g)
Where it was distributed
U.S. Consignees only.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains undeclared sulfites.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number 918 (expiration date: 09/2018)
Where was it sold?
U.S. Consignees only.
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.
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