Candy recalled in California: what to know because the FDA defines the level of risk

The Candy Basket Inc. recalled four of its products in California last month due to undeclared allergens, the American Food and Drug Administration now giving the situation a class II or Class III classification.

Nowsweek Contacted the Candy Basket Inc to comment by e-mail.

Why it matters

According to the FDA, millions of people in the United States have food allergies or food sensitivities. Food sensitivities can range from light reactions to potentially fatal symptoms. The FDA says that the main food allergens are milk, eggs, sesame, fish, trees, crustacean crustaceans, peanuts, wheat and soy.

However, other ingredients such as food dyes and preservatives can also cause allergic reactions.

What to know

Candy Basket Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, announced a recall of its orange, lemon, Marionberry and raspberry sticks in January due to the presence of non -declared yellow allergens # 6, Benzoate of sodium, yellow # 5, potassium sorbate, red # 3, blue # 1, propylene glycol and red # 40.

Although it is not classified as major allergens, food additives like yellow # 6, yellow # 5, red # 3, red # 40, blue # 1, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate And propylene glycol can trigger sensitivities or allergic reactions in some people.

Yellow n ° 5 (tartrazine) is known to cause hives, rashes and asthma type symptoms, especially in people with aspirin sensitivity. Red # 40, yellow # 6 and blue # 1 have been linked to hyperactivity in children and can cause slight allergic reactions such as itching or swelling in sensitive individuals. Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate can cause skin irritation, hives and aggravation of asthma symptoms. Red # 3, although less common, was associated with rashes and thyroid concerns in high doses. Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation, itching and, in rare cases, anaphylactic reactions in very sensitive individuals.

The products recalled have received a class II or class III classification by the FDA.

A class II reminder is issued when a product can cause health effects that are temporary or medically reversible, or when there is a remote probability of serious health consequences. A class III reminder is issued when a product violates the FDA regulations, but it is unlikely that this will cause health problems.

Recalled products include:

According to the FDA, all the batches up to 025014 were affected. None of the products recalled has UPC code and they have not been reconditioned for retail. They were sold from bulk chocolate boxes to consumers in candy stores without any labeling. Lack of labeling means that customers have not received important information such as ingredients, allergens, expiration dates or manufacturer’s details.

They were distributed in California, Oregon and Washington.

It is not clear if illnesses have been reported in relation to undeclared allergens.

Other reminders cushions

The Candy Basket Inc. is not the only company to have recently recalled some of its candy products on unsuccessful allergens.

In December, Gardners Candies recalled his bars Cappuccino Meltaway from 71 stores in Pennsylvania to fear that they contained unsuccessful cashew nuts.

The FDA announced the recall on December 27, warning that those who have an allergy to the nuts of the tree or a severe sensitivity to nuts can have a “serious or fatal allergic reaction” if they eat candies.

What happens next?

Customers are invited not to consume the recalled products and to eliminate them.