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Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Candy Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company Inc. voluntary recall, that was initiated after undeclared allergens were found in several candy products. The Tennessee-based candy manufacturer started the recall after finding that milk was in three of its confections without the allergen being labeled on the products' descriptions. Newsweek has contacted Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company Inc. out of regular working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters Undeclared allergens pose serious health risks to individuals with allergies. According to the FDA, milk is one of the nine major food allergens that must be declared on packaging under federal labeling laws. The others are eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. Consumption of a product containing undeclared milk could trigger allergic reactions ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis. A photo of Dinstuhl's Cashew Crunch candy, one of the products affected by the recall. A photo of Dinstuhl's Cashew Crunch candy, one of the products affected by the recall. Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company What To Know The recall, which began on March 4, 2025, affects limited quantities distributed to three retailers in Missouri and Mississippi. As of May 1, the FDA has classified the situation as a Class II recall, meaning the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, though the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. The recalled products, each packaged in 4-ounce cellophane bags, are: Dinstuhl's Cashew Crunch (UPC: 7 68050 01919 8) — 24 units Dinstuhl's Peanut Brittle (UPC: 7 68050 00205 3) — 12 units Dinstuhl's Pecan Brittle (UPC: 7 68050 00755 3) — 12 units All products have an expiration date of June 15, 2025, and the batch number R15. The recall is still ongoing. Other Candy Recalls This Year It's not the first time this year that candy has been subject to recall. Candy sold in eight states was pulled from store shelves in April because of the presence of undeclared color additives. The recall, initiated by Blooming Import Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, affected 74 cases of Golden Crop Candy, which included the dyes Blue 1, Red 40 and Acid Red 18, which were not listed on the product label. A firm based in Portland, Oregon, The Candy Basket Inc., also recalled its orange, lemon, marionberry and raspberry jelly sticks in January due to the presence of the undeclared allergens: Yellow 6, Sodium Benzoate, Yellow 5, Potassium Sorbate, Red 3, Blue 1, Propylene Glycol and Red 40. While not classified as major allergens, food additives like Yellow 6 can trigger sensitivities or allergic-like reactions in some individuals. Earlier this year, Gardners Candies also voluntarily recalled its Cappuccino Meltaway bars because they may have contained cashew nuts, meaning the product posed a danger to those with tree-nut allergies. What People Are Saying Clinton Mathias, an associate professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut, previously told Newsweek: "Cow's milk allergy is the most common allergy affecting infants and children in the U.S. It is estimated that about 0.5-3 percent of children under the age of 3 have experienced allergy to milk proteins. While most children, between 40 and 57 percent, outgrow allergy to milk by school age, it is still among the most common food allergies in adults, with about 1.9 percent of adults reporting allergies to milk." He added: "Symptoms of allergy to cow's milk can vary from person to person, with some people experiencing mild symptoms such as hives and others exhibiting severe reactions such as anaphylaxis. Other symptoms of milk allergy can include vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleed, lethargy, etc." What Happens Next Consumers who purchased the Dinstuhl's products are urged not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase or dispose of them.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Enoki mushroom recall alert: Harvest NYC issues warning over listeria
Harvest NYC Inc. of New York's Brooklyn is recalling its 200g packages of 'Enoki Mushroom,' as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes – a bacteria that can cause serious infections in individuals with weakened or compromised immune systems, WSOC-TV reported. Listeria infection is a bacterial disease that is spread from improperly processed deli meats and unpasteurized milk products, according to Mayo Clinic. The bacteria's contamination poses serious health risks – particularly in children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and other immunocompromised individuals. Listeria infections lead to symptoms like high fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. Listeriosis is also a driving factor for miscarriages and stillbirths. Also Read: Golden Crop Candy recall: FDA order affects THESE states amid color additive issue The Brooklyn-based company announced the contamination's information via the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 16 and it was published on FDA's website two days later. The recall of the products began after the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory collected some samples from a store in New York's Buffalo and which tested positive for the bacteria. The FDA released a statement on its website saying 'When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.' The recalled products are Enoki Mushrooms (Flammulina filiformis), which are usually added to Asian dishes – especially in Chinese and Japanese dishes. These mushrooms have a mild, delicate flavour with a slight crunch, making them versatile in both raw and cooked applications. Harvest NYC Inc. notified its consumers in a statement saying 'Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom from January 11 to 31, 2025, are urged to destroy the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 596-0777.' The plastic containers are marked with UPC barcode '6975730520101' on the label and were distributed by Hofood99 Inc. of Oakland Gardens, NY, and sold in other retail stores across the country as well. No cases of Listeria have been reported in connection with the contaminated mushrooms to date.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
FDA recalls candy in 8 states for containing banned ingredient linked to CANCER
A popular candy sold across the US is being recalled for containing a banned ingredient linked to cancer. Golden Crop Candy, which was imported from China by New York-based Blooming Import Inc, was found to contain Acid Red 18 as a colorant. The candies, which are described as having a 'golden color and sweet aroma', are predominantly stocked at Asian food stores. The dye - which is mainly used in manufacturing for dying materials such as leather, plastic, wood medicine and cosmetics - has been banned in the US with studies linking it to hyperactivity and cancer. The candies were also found to contain the dyes Blue 1 and Red 40 which are on the FDA 's list of approved additives but they were not listed on the product label. Used in the American food supply for decades to give treats an appealing hue, in recent years concerns have been raised over the health effects of food dyes - including animal studies suggesting they can cause hyperactivity, cancer and other health problems. European countries have already banned them or heavily restricted their use, requiring warning labels disclosing the health risks. The FDA notes that some individuals might have allergies to color additives and therefore, they should be clearly labeled on products. Blooming Import Inc. voluntarily initiated a recall of its 10-ounce Golden Crop Candy, which were distributed in eight US states; New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Missouri, Delaware and Texas. The affected product - which applies to both wrapped and unwrapped versions of the sweets - has the unique product codes 73476513450 and 734765134587. There were 74 cases of the compromised candies distributed to stores, but it is unclear how many bags of sweets were in each case. The FDA has categorized the recall as a Class II, describing it as 'a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.' Customers can report an adverse event or problem with an FDA-regulated product to a consumer complaint coordinator. It comes as health scretatry Robert F Kennedy Junior appears set to remove them from sweets, cakes and other treats sold in the US. The new HHS boss is due to give press conference later today where he'll reveal how he plans to remove petroleum based dyes from us food - including Blue 1, Red 40, and Yellow 6. The dyes are known as petroleum based because they are often made by combining a product from petrol with another substance to create the brilliant color. Natural alternatives are available, and are already used in multiple products in Europe - including in Skittles. The dyes have been linked to multiple health problems in animal studies, including cancer and a higher risk of developing tumors. There are also concerns that the bright colors could encourage people to eat more sweet treats, leading to weight gain which is linked to a whole host of chronic diseases. It follows moves from the states, with both California and West Virginia passing laws to ban some artificial food colorings. There are at least 30 others, mostly Democrat, considering similar legislation. The FDA recently ordered that Red 3 must be removed from foods sold in the US by 2027 and medications by 2028, over concerns it can cause cancer. This dye is responsible for the bright red colors found in candies and lollipops, although there are now natural alternatives. Many states are also seeking a ban on Red 40, or Allura red - found in several popular snacks including Doritos, Skittle and Pepsi. Yellow 5 is also on the chopping block, which has been linked to potentially triggering hyperactivity in children and damage to DNA. It is also used in Doritos, juices and cookies. Similarly, Yellow 6 - found in sugary breakfast cereals like Lucky Charms - and Blue 1 - found in sweets like gummy bears - have both also been linked to hyperactivity. Studies in animals have also suggested that Blue 2 - found in sports drinks - and Green 3 - often found in salad dressings - raised the risk of tumors developing, particularly in the bladder and testes.
