The recalled Green Day Brand White Melon Seeds come in a 9.8oz (280gram) clear, plastic bag on a plastic tray insert with the following code: Exp 09/29/2014. The UPC code is 6868978724120. The product was sold in New York City. It is a product of China.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in packages of Green Day Brand White Melon Seeds which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics.
Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have purchased Green Day Brand White Melon Seeds should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 646-388-3032.
