RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1454-2023/FDA enforcement
Richin Trading INC·Food·Jul 19, 2023

Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seed 6 OZ., 12 OZ

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    Undeclared allergens; soy and wheat

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, WA, TX, NV +8 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRichin Trading INC
Recalling firmRichin Trading INCAlhambra, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 15685 19001 37 15685 19002 0
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #AE2W and BD4W
Distribution area
CAWATXNVORIAHIMOCOUTKSFL

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, WA, TX, NV, OR, IA, HI, MO, CO, UT, KS, FL No foreign distribution.

United States

Quantity affected23, 100 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 23, 2023
FDA recall numberF-1454-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Richin Trading INC initiated this food recall on July 19, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared allergens; soy and wheat. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, WA, TX, NV, OR, IA, HI, MO, CO, UT, KS, FL No foreign distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared allergens; soy and wheat

Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seed 6 OZ., 12 OZ was made or distributed by Richin Trading INC in Alhambra, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1454-2023, dated August 23, 2023.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seed 6 OZ., 12 OZ recall?

Richin Trading INC recalled Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seed 6 OZ., 12 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1454-2023. Undeclared allergens; soy and wheat

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Richin Trading INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1454-2023. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.