CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune) recalled
Cho Fuku Group is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune), distributed in California, Washington. The recall was initiated on 16 Nov 2012 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-0855-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63802
- Recalling firm
- Cho Fuku Group, El Monte, CA
- Brand
- Sanh Yuan
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Nov 2012
- FDA classified
- 2 Jan 2013
- Reported
- 9 Jan 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 16 Nov 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jan 2013 | Classified by FDA | +47 days |
| 9 Jan 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
CHO Fuku Group Inc. is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune) because of unacceptable levels of lead.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune), 5 oz (142g)
Where it was distributed
California and Washington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CHO Fuku Group Inc. is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy (Sweet and Sour Prune) because of unacceptable levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
The manufacturer did not use lot number or code number
Where was it sold?
California and Washington
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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