Roasted peanut products distributed across 19 states are under recall after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally classified the action with an official risk level weeks after the recall was first initiated.
Super World Trading Inc. began recalling the products in February after identifying the presence of a banned sweetener. The FDA has now reviewed the case and assigned a formal classification.
Newsweek contacted Super World Trading Inc. via telephone call to seek comment, but received no response.
Distribution records indicate the recalled peanuts were shipped to Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
What To Know
The recall involves two varieties of Mei Heong Yuen roasted peanuts sold in 9.17‑ounce (260‑gram) packages, according to FDA enforcement records.
Both products were distributed by Super World Trading Inc., which is based in Brooklyn, New York.
The affected products are Mei Heong Yuen Walnut Flavor Roasted Peanuts and Mei Heong Yuen Garlic Flavor Roasted Peanuts.
FDA records state the products contain cyclamates, a sweetener that is banned in food products in the United States.
A total of 595 cases are affected by the recall.
The products have a shelf life of 18 months and were manufactured by Heshan Mei Heong Yuen Food Pte Ltd. The distributor listed in FDA records is Super World Trading Inc., located at 28 Varick Avenue in Brooklyn.
Specific product identifiers are included in the FDA enforcement report.
The walnut‑flavored peanuts are associated with recall number H‑0642‑2026, manufactured on July 17, 2025, with an expiration date of January 16, 2027, and firm code 401020.
The garlic‑flavored peanuts are listed under recall number H‑0643‑2026, manufactured on July 10, 2025, with an expiration date of January 9, 2027, and firm code 401021.
FDA records show the recall was voluntarily initiated by the firm.
Initial notifications were sent through multiple channels, including email, fax, letters, press releases, telephone calls, and in‑person visits.
No separate press release was issued for the enforcement report update.
The recall was initiated on February 19, 2026.
On April 1, 2026, the FDA completed its review and classified the recall as Class III, assigning an official risk level. The recall remains ongoing, and no termination date has been announced.
What Is a Class III recall?
The FDA uses a Class III recall designation when use of, or exposure to, a product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, but the product still violates federal regulations.
In this case, the classification reflects the FDA’s assessment that the presence of a banned sweetener does not pose a significant health risk, while still requiring the products to be removed from the market.
