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Honey Recall Map Shows Warnings Issued to Customers in 7 States
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its classification of a recall of certain Comvita honey products, affecting seven states.
Comvita, a California-based company, recalled three of its manuka honey products last month as the induction seal was not properly fitted, meaning the product was leaking on the packaging.
Newsweek has contacted Comvita outside of regular working hours via email for comment.
File photo: a teaspoon with a jar full of honey.
File photo: a teaspoon with a jar full of honey.
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Why It Matters
Maintaining packaging standards is important as it can make consumers feel more assured that companies have followed regulatory guidance more closely, and ensured their products are properly manufactured and controlled.
Given that many Americans are concerned about food safety and food recalls, maintaining standards and regulations are even more important if brands want to establish consumer trust.
What To Know
The affected products include:
Comvita's Manuka Honey + Lion's Mane for Focus (355g), with lot codes 34828522 and 34835584, and expiration dates of January 21, 2026 and February 21, 2026 respectively
Comvita's Manuka Honey + Cordyceps for Energy (355g) with lot codes 34828523 and 34835585, and expiration dates of January 22, 2026 and February 25, 2026 respectively
Comvita's Manuka Honey + Reishi (355g) with lot codes 34828521 and 34835574, and expiration dates of January 21, 2026 and February 24, 2026 respectively
There were 2,730 units sold of each product, to various states including Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Maryland, Florida, California, and Georgia.
Comvita initiated the recall on May 23, and the FDA announced its classification of the recall on June 9.
The FDA classification of the recall was a Class II, meaning it is a situation "in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
What People Are Saying
Professor Byron Chaves, a professor and food safety extension specialist in the department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, told Newsweek: "An induction seal is a protective seal commonly found on food containers, like jars or bottles, just under the cap. It's created using heat to attach a foil liner to the container's opening, forming a tight, tamper-evident seal. This helps prevent leaks, keeps the product fresh, and shows if the package has been opened."
He added: "If an induction seal isn't properly applied, it can lead to leaks, contamination, and reduced shelf life. It also means the package may not show evident signs of tampering, which can raise safety concerns. In some cases, it could lead to regulatory issues or loss of consumer trust if the product appears unsafe or poorly sealed."
What Happens Next
Consumers are advised not to consume the affected products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. As of June 9, the recall remains ongoing. The FDA did not specify if any illnesses had been reported in relation to the recall.
