Governor Josh Green, M.D.

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Richin Trading Inc. of the following Sun Wave Brand Mini Fruit Jelly Cup products sold at specialty retailers in the state because of a potential choking hazard based on the product size. The voluntary recall includes the following UPC codes and weights:

 

Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Assorted Flavors):

UPC 715685121437	Net Weight 52.91 oz.

 

Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Mango Flavor):

UPC 715685121444	Net Weight 52.91 oz.

 

Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Lychee Flavor):

UPC 715685121451	Net Weight 52.91 oz.

Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Assorted Flavors):

UPC 715685121512	Net Weight 35.27 oz.

 

Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Lychee Flavor):

UPC 715685121529	Net Weight 35.27 oz.

 

Sun Wave Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (Mango Flavor):

UPC 715685121536	Net Weight 35.27 oz.

 

Per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no incidents of consumers choking have been reported to date in connection with these products, however small jelly cups have previously been implicated in choking deaths of children.

 

Customers who have purchased the above products are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or dispose them in a sealed package inside a secure garbage can with a tight-fitting lid. Customers with further questions about the products covered by this recall may contact Richin Trading Inc.at 1-626-308-3212 Monday through Friday between 9 am and 5 pm PST.

 

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Media Contacts:

Michael Burke

Acting Environmental Health Program Manager

Food and Drug Branch

Hawai‘i State Department of Health

Email: [email protected]

 

Shawn Hamamoto

Spokesperson

Hawai‘i State Department of Health

Phone: (808) 586-4448

Email: [email protected]