The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0142-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Ernesto Tropical Foods Recalls Sofrito Seasoning for Undeclared Allergen

Ernesto Tropical Foods, Inc. is recalling 576 units of Sofrito a Mi Gusto seasoning due to undeclared FD&C Yellow #5.

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 involves allergen mislabeling (FD&C Yellow #5), which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric for common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Ernesto Tropical Foods, Inc. is recalling 576 units of "Sofrito a Mi Gusto" 100% Natural seasoning. The recall is being conducted because the product contains FD&C Yellow #5, which is an undeclared allergen. The product was distributed to distributors and retailers in the local area of Puerto Rico.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes listed in the recall notice. If you have this product, you should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
"Sofrito a Mi Gusto***100% Natural (Natural Seasoning)***Keep Refrigerated***Elaborado y Envasado por Ernesto Tropical Foods, Inc. Guadalupe#62 Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731***"
Manufacturer
Ernesto Tropical Food, Inc
Category
Food — Seasoning
Hazard
Affected units
576

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 (20)

  • 5763
  • 5774
  • 5794
  • 5799
  • 5800
  • 5809
  • 5815
  • 5816
  • 5823
  • 5825
  • 5830
  • 5837
  • 5844
  • 6846
  • 6847
  • 5861
  • 5865
  • 5879
  • 5878
  • 5884

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Ernesto Tropical Food, 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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