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East CK Trading recalls President Brand Licorice Plum: allergen risk

June 4, 2025 · East CK Trading Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallContains undeclared sulfites, undeclared FD&C Yellow 6, and unapproved color: Amaranth (E123).

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
East CK Trading
Location
Long Island City, NY
Reported by FDA
June 4, 2025
Recall started
May 2, 2025
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Undeclared allergens

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g)
    Codes: UPC 0077-20729

Where it was distributed

NY, VA

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

East CK Trading recalled 1 product, including President Brand Licorice Plum (8 oz., 227g).

Why was it recalled?

Contains undeclared sulfites, undeclared FD&C Yellow 6, and unapproved color: Amaranth (E123).

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

NY, VA

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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    May 21, 2025 · East CK Trading · Other foods Class II

    Product contains undeclared sulfites (7.49mg/serving) Product: PRESIDENT BRAND; Kumquat Slices; NET WT. 8 OZ/227g; EAST CK TRADING INC.; INGREDIENTS: Kumquat slices; packaged in clear…

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Sources

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