The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0110-2021·Announced 2020-11-18

Tropique Fruit Jelly Products Recalled for Choking Hazard

Commercial Mexicana is recalling Tropique Assorted Fruit Jelly Bags and Jelly Animal Jars due to a choking hazard. The products were sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The specific hazard is a choking risk, which fits the criteria for a high-severity risk-of-harm product.

Plain-English summary

Commercial Mexicana is recalling 1,500 cases of Tropique Assorted Fruit Jelly Bags (30/9PCS/10.06oz) and Tropique Jelly Animal Jars (6/26OZ). The recall is being conducted because the products may present a choking hazard.

The affected products were distributed to retail stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Specific items include the Assorted Fruit Jelly Bag with a Best Before date of 09/17/2021, and various Jelly Animal Jars (Tiger, Owl, Duck, Bear, Panda, Pig, and Cat) with Best By dates of 1/18/2022.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. If the products are found, they should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
TROPIQUE ASSORTED FRUIT JELLY BAG 30/9PCS/10.06oz and TROPIQUE JELLY ANIMAL JAR 6/26OZ
Manufacturer
COMERCIAL MEXICANA
Category
Food — Jelly / Confectionery
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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