All lots of a sun dried tomato product were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration for undeclared sulfites after they were distributed nationwide.
New York-based Global Veg. Corp makes the recalled packages of “Aviator Sundried Tomato Halves,” which come in five-pound vacuum bags.
The FDA said the recall was initiated after a routine sample and analysis by state inspectors revealed sulfites were distributed in packages without a label indicating their presence.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, sulfites are “chemicals used as preservatives to slow browning and discoloration in foods and beverages.”
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Sulfites are often consumed without issue, but about 1 in 100 people experience sulfite sensitivity, which can cause serious or life-threatening reactions.
No illnesses or reactions have been reported, the FDA said.
Anyone that has purchased the tomatoes can return them to the store and get a full refund.
