CLASS I Food recall · Reported 23 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Heng Cheong Loong Co recalled by Tristar Food Wholesale Co
Tristar Food Wholesale is recalling Heng Cheong Loong Co, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0411-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72373
- Recalling firm
- Tristar Food Wholesale, Jersey City, NJ
- Brand
- Heng Cheong
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 16 Dec 2015
- Reported
- 23 Dec 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Undeclared Sulfites
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 8 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Dec 2015 | Classified by FDA | +69 days |
| 23 Dec 2015 | 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
Tristar Food Wholesale Co. Inc. is recalling Heng Cheong Loong Co. Golden Raisins because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Product as listed by the FDA
Heng Cheong Loong Co., Net Wt: 10 oz. (5g), Plastic Bag, Product of U.S.A, UPC 6-930481-211418
Where it was distributed
FL, IL, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY and PA
FloridaIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvania
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Tristar Food Wholesale Co. Inc. is recalling Heng Cheong Loong Co. Golden Raisins because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Which lots are affected?
N/A
Where was it sold?
FL, IL, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY and PA
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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