CLASS III Food recall · Reported 22 May 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates recalled by S & M International

S & M International is recalling Lam Sheng Kee Chinese Red Dates, (, distributed in New York. The recall was initiated on 15 Mar 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll lots

Quantity recalledUnknown

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-1397-2013
FDA event ID: 64912
Recalling firm: S & M International, Bayonne, NJ
Brand: Lam Sheng
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Mar 2013
FDA classified: 15 May 2013
Reported: 22 May 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Tea

Timeline

15 Mar 2013	Recall initiated by company
15 May 2013	Classified by FDA	+61 days
22 May 2013	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

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 as listed by the FDA

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.

Where it was distributed

New York

Questions about this recall

Why was it 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.

Which lots are affected?

All lots

Where was it sold?

New York

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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

4 other products · FDA event 64912

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Dried Mango, S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG. recalled.

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22 May 2013	CLASS II	Dried Mango, S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG. recalled	S & M International	Undeclared Sulfites	NY
22 May 2013	CLASS II	Tasty Snacks Sour Plum, S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD recalledTasty Snacks	S & M International	Undeclared Sulfites	NY
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