Moderate riskFDA FoodClass III

Wonton Specialist wonton skins recalled for undeclared Red No. 40 dye

Wonton Specialist Inc. wonton skins (16 oz packages) contain FD&C Red No. 40, a food dye that was not declared on the label. This poses a risk to people with allergies or sensitivities to this dye. About 480 bags were distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your wonton skins package for the Wonton Specialist brand.
  2. If you have a known allergy or sensitivity to FD&C Red No. 40, do not use the product.
  3. Return the product to the store where you bought it, or contact Wonton Specialist Inc. for instructions.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Wonton Specialist Inc. Wonton Skin, 16 oz - packaged in foam tray overwrapped with clear plastic
Sold in
NY, NJ, PA
Made for
Adults

This recall covers 6 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
480 bags
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
317 325 Ten Eyck Street, N/A, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Classification
Class III
Recall number
H-1323-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Wonton Specialist Inc. Wonton Skin, 16 oz - packaged in foam tray overwrapped with clear plastic Undeclared FD&C Red No. 40 No codes Distribution: NY, NJ, PA Affected quantity: 480 bags
Hazard
Undeclared FD&C Red No. 40

6 products in this recall

Wonton Specialist noodles and skins recalled for undeclared red dye

Wonton Specialist Inc. is recalling six products sold as pan fried noodles, wonton noodles, lo mein noodles, cooked noodles, wonton skins and dumpling skins. The products contain FD&C Red No. 40, a synthetic food dye, but the dye is not listed on the label. The products were distributed in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and no injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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