Consumer Alert: Global Veg Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Sundried Tomato Halves

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Company Announcement Date:
December 04, 2023
FDA Publish Date:
December 08, 2023
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared sulfites
Company Name:
Global Veg Corp
Brand Name:
Aviator
Product Description:
Dehydrated tomato halves
Company Announcement
Global Veg Corp, 20 W, 55th st - 7th fl. New York, NY 10019 is recalling all lots and codes of its 5 lbs packages of "AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves", Lot#060923/1, because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled "Aviator Sundried Tomato Halves" was distributed nationwide. The product comes in a 5 lb. vacuum bags. No illnesses or adverse reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed that the sulfite containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of sulfites.

Consumers who have purchased 5LB Bags of "AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves", Lot#060923/1, are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-367-0517.

Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Global Veg Corp
201-367-0517