CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Willis Eagle Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger recalled by Willis Ocean
Willis Ocean is recalling Willis Eagle Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 26 Aug 2016 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-0611-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75047
- Recalling firm
- Willis Ocean, Brooklyn, NY
- Brand
- Willis Eagle
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Aug 2016
- FDA classified
- 7 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 14 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Undeclared Sulfites
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 26 Aug 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +103 days |
| 14 Dec 2016 | 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 imported product was found to contain undeclared sulfites
Product as listed by the FDA
Willis Eagle brand MUT GUNG SWEETENED GINGER, NET WEIGHT 200 g (7 oz), UPC 8935129760691
Where it was distributed
Florida
Questions about this recall
Is Willis Eagle Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger recalled?
Yes. Willis Ocean recalled Willis Eagle Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger on 26 Aug 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0611-2017.
Why was it recalled?
The imported product was found to contain undeclared sulfites
Which lots are affected?
UPC 8935129760691 and no other coding
Where was it sold?
Florida
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 21 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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