Richin Trading Inc. Recalls Sun Wave Brand Mini Fruit Jelly Cup Due to Potential Choking Hazard - 6/22/23
Company Announcement Date: June 16, 2023
FDA Publish Date: June 16, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Choking Hazard
Company Name: Richin Trading Inc.
Brand Name: Sun Wave
Product Description: Mini Fruit Jelly Cup, multiple flavors
Richin Trading Inc. of Alhambra, Calif., is voluntarily recalling its Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (35.27 oz. and 52.9 oz.) due to the products being a potential choking hazard based off the product size. Small jelly cups have previously been implicated in choking deaths of children.
The recalled jelly cups were distributed nationwide in retail food stores and are sold in large clear jars. Below are the products being recalled:
- Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Assorted Flavors)
- UPC # 715685121437; Net Weight 52.91 oz.
- Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Mango Flavor)
- UPC # 715685121444; Net Weight 52.91 oz.
- Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Lychee Flavor)
- UPC # 715685121451; Net Weight 52.91 oz.
- Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Assorted Flavors)
- UPC # 715685121512; Net Weight 35.27 oz.
- Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Lychee Flavor)
- UPC # 715685121529; Net Weight 35.27 oz.
- Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Mango Flavor)
- UPC # 715685121536; Net Weight 35.27 oz.
No incidents of consumers choking have been reported to date in connection with these products.
The potential choking hazard was confirmed after discussion with a representative from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Consumers who have purchased the above products are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or dispose them in a sealed package inside a secure garbage can with a tight-fitting lid.
For more information or inquiries, please contact the company at (626)-308-3212 Monday thru Friday between 9AM-5PM PST. Read more about the recall on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
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*We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
*We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
*ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
*For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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