Consumers warned not to eat this snack sold in N.Y. due to serious health risk

Because of a significant health risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning consumers not to ingest a popular snack.

The FDA has announced that Apna Wholesale Inc. of Hicksville, New York, is recalling its 7- and 14-ounce Paras Premium Golden Raisins due to the presence of undeclared sulphur dioxide (sulfites).

According to the FDA recall notice, consumers who ingest these goods and have a strong sensitivity to sulfites may experience severe or potentially fatal allergic responses.

These snacks, which have UPC codes 818051014811 and 818051014828, were delivered in New York and Massachusetts. They are packaged in clear plastic.

The FDA said no illnesses have been reported thus far.

Following normal sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors, the products were recalled after Food Laboratory staff discovered sulfites in them that were not disclosed on the label.

Some asthmatics have been known to get a severe reaction when 10 mg of sulfites are consumed per serving. After consuming 10 mg or more of sulfites, certain sulfite-sensitive people may get anaphylactic shock.

56.8 mg were found in each serving of Paras Premium Golden Raisins, according to analysis.

It is recommended that customers return these snacks to the retailer for a complete refund.

Those who have inquiries can reach the business at 516-807-4555.

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