Anvisa Orders Nationwide Recall of Castelo Apple Vinegar Lot 12M2 Over Excess Sulfites

Overview

• The decision, published Nov. 26 in the Diário Oficial da União, suspends sale, distribution and use and orders immediate recall of the product nationwide.
• Lacen-DF testing detected about 340 mg/L of sulfur dioxide in the lot, exceeding the 200 mg/L maximum permitted for vinegar.
• Regulators flagged the absence of sulfite disclosure on the label, a violation that can endanger people sensitive to these compounds.
• Consumers who purchased the affected lot after the suspension can seek refunds from retailers, which Procon-SP says must reimburse even if the bottle is opened or partially used.
• For earlier purchases, buyers may need to contact the producer or state Procon offices, and Anvisa’s portal lists restricted products for verification; the manufacturer had not responded to inquiries at publication.