The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0027-2016·Announced 2015-10-21

Perez Casas Enterprises Recalls Watermelon Lollipops for Undeclared Dyes

Perez Casas Enterprises is recalling watermelon lollipops because they contain undeclared Yellow #5 and Red #40 dyes.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves undeclared dyes (Yellow #5 and Red #40), which are minor labeling errors or low-risk contaminants that do not typically cause severe health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops. The product is being recalled because it contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Red #40 dyes.

The affected product is packaged in 2.5 oz boxes. The recall includes 135 dozen boxes that were packaged between March 15 and June 30, 2015. The product was distributed in Arizona, with no foreign distribution reported.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific packaging and dates mentioned. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops NET WT. 2.5oz
Affected units
135

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product packaged betwen 15 march to June 30 2015

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc.

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