Undeclared Sulphites in "Cleopatra Candy" Mixed Nuts

The US FDA has issued a press release to confirm that New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker has alerted consumers that Cleopatra Candy Inc., located at 1135 E 95th Street, Brooklyn, New York is recalling "Cleopatra Candy" Mixed Nuts due to the presence of undeclared sulphites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulphites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled "Cleopatra Candy" Mixed Nuts are packaged in an uncoded, 4 oz. plastic bag and is distributed in metropolitan New York and New Jersey. This packaged product also contains undeclared dried apricots, pineapple, papaya, banana chips and raisins.

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 product contained high levels of sulphites which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulphites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulphite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulphites.

No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this product. Follow the link for more details.