The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0143-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Recaito Doña Tita Recalled for Undeclared FD&C Yellow #5 Allergen

Ernesto Tropical Foods is recalling 528 units of Recaito Doña Tita in Puerto Rico due to undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, a potential allergen.

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 undeclared allergens (FD&C Yellow #5), which falls under the 'High' severity criterion for allergen mislabeling on common allergens or high-risk ingredients where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ernesto Tropical Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 528 units of 14-ounce Recaito Doña Tita, a refrigerated food product. The recall is being conducted because the product contains FD&C Yellow #5, which is not declared on the label. FD&C Yellow #5 is a food dye that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

The affected product was distributed to local distributors and retailers in Puerto Rico. The recall includes specific lot codes: 5774, 5780, 5783, 5784, 5785, 5803, 5805, 5806, 5824, 5834, 5836, 5840, 5850, 5863, 5868, 5881, 5898, 5903, 5942, 5949, 3966, 5707, 5708, and 5709.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the listed lot codes. If the product matches the description and lot codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
"Recaito Do¿a Tita***Home Made Style***Keep Refrigerated***Elaborado y Envasado por Ernesto Tropical Foods, Inc. Guadalupe #62, Ponce PR 00731***Net Weight: 14 oz***"
Manufacturer
Ernesto Tropical Food, Inc
Category
Food — Refrigerated Prepared Foods
Hazard
Affected units
528

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)

  • 5774
  • 5780
  • 5783
  • 5784
  • 5785
  • 5803
  • 5805
  • 5806
  • 5824
  • 5834
  • 5836
  • 5840
  • 5850
  • 5863
  • 5868
  • 5881
  • 5898
  • 5903
  • 5942
  • 5949

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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