The FDA has issued a couple of recalls on products - but there are very few on the list.
QFCO, Inc. Recalls White Rabbit Candy Because of Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 26, 2008 -- QFCO, Inc. of Burlingame, California is recalling White Rabbit Candy because it may be contaminated with Melamine.
The White Rabbit Creamy Candy is sold in 8 or 16 oz packages. All other flavors of White Rabbit Candy, including Assorted (Chocolate, Coconut, and Coffee), Red Bean, Coffee, Corn, Lychee, Mango and Strawberry are sold in 7 oz. packages. All packaging has a logo of a white rabbit on the front with the words "White Rabbit".
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 1, 2008 – Sunny Maid Corp. of Monterey Park, California is voluntarily recalling Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES, because they are potentially contaminated with melamine.
The Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES are sold in PLASTIC BAGS, each containing 30 individual packets. Although seven flavors are available in Asia, ONLY THREE FLAVORS ARE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. The three flavors being recalled are:
1. Mr. Brown 3-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX – Mandheling;
2. Mr. Brown 3-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX – Arabica;
3. Mr. Brown 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX – Mandheling.
Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc. Issues a Nationwide recall of Blue Cat Flavor Drink Because of Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 3, 2008 -- Tristar Food, Jersey City, NJ is initiating a nationwide recall of all of their 100 ml plastic bottle packages of Blue Cat Flavor Drink (Lanmao) because it may be contaminated with Melamine.
HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. Recalls YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink, Because of Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 10, 2008 -- HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. of Flushing, NY, is recalling YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) because it may be contaminated with melamine.
Lotte USA, Inc. Initiates Nationwide Recall of Koala's March Crème filled Cookies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 17, 2008 -- Lotte USA, Inc., Battle Creek, MI initiated a recall of all Koalas' March Cookies on September 29, 2008 because they were produced in China and they may be contaminated with melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap and the recall includes the following products:
Koala March King Size Chocolate 1.8 oz 50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00001 7
Koala March King Size Strawberry 1.8 oz/50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00007 9
Koala March King Size White Chocolate 1.8 oz/50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00011 6
Koala March Family Pack Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08001 9
Koala March Family Pack Strawberry 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08002 6
Koala March Family Pack White Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08011 8
Koala March Family Pack Chestnut 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08010 1
Koala March Family Hawaii Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08003 3
Koala March Family Hawaii Pineapple 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08004 0
I may have missed one in there, so here's a link to the FDA recall site:
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
Honestly folks, there's many, many more recalls and alerts regarding undisclosed allergens than there are about any chemical contamination.
Chances are very high that the candy our children (and ourselves) will be enjoying Halloween and the days following will be quite safe for consumption.
Additionally, the infants that have become ill (some of which have indeed died) in China have been sickened due to prolonged exposure to melamine, in large quantities (anyone who's had an infant on formula knows just how much they consume).
Chances of consuming that level of melamine for an adult, or even a child, through candy is pretty low...I'd worry about diabetes first, if you're eating that much candy!!!
