CLASS I Food recall · Reported 11 May 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Olive; TOP Savor Licorice Flavored Olive recalled

A & C Best Food Trading is recalling Olive; TOP Savor Licorice Flavored Olive, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 21 Mar 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesThe product is coded 2021/10/15 stamped on the bottom of the jar and has a UPC code of 588552-331090

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-1044-2022
FDA event ID: 89867
Recalling firm: A & C Best Food Trading, Long Island City, NY
Brand: Olive
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 21 Mar 2022
FDA classified: 3 May 2022
Reported: 11 May 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Sulfites
Product category: Candy

Timeline

21 Mar 2022	Recall initiated by company
3 May 2022	Classified by FDA	+43 days
11 May 2022	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

Product contains undeclared sulfites.

Product as listed by the FDA

Olive; TOP SAVOR Licorice Flavored Olive; Net wt: 500g (17.63oz); Ingredients: olive, sugar, salt, licorice extract, food additives (citric acid, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate), edible spices; Store in a cool and dry place. Away from direct sunlight. Distributed by A&C best food trading inc. Long island city, NY 11101; Product of P.R.C.

Where it was distributed

NY, PA, MI, SC, MA, MO, FL, OH, TX, MD, VA, IL

Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Missouri New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared sulfites.

Which lots are affected?

The product is coded 2021/10/15 stamped on the bottom of the jar and has a UPC code of 588552-331090

Where was it sold?

NY, PA, MI, SC, MA, MO, FL, OH, TX, MD, VA, IL

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.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 89867

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
11 May 2022	CLASS II	Olive King Olives recalled by A & C Best Food TradingOlive King	A & C Best Food Trading	Undeclared Sulfites	12 states
11 May 2022	CLASS I	Beautiful And Delicious Taste recalled by A & C Best Food TradingBeautiful	A & C Best Food Trading	Undeclared Sulfites	12 states

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