Torn Ranch Fruit Truffles Recalled for Undeclared Yellow Dyes
Torn Ranch Inc. is recalling specific fruit truffle flavors because Yellow #5 and #6 dyes were not declared on the label.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 a minor labeling error regarding undeclared dyes, which fits the criteria for moderate severity without reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Torn Ranch Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific varieties of Fruit Truffles due to an FDA inspection finding that Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 dyes used in the decoration were not declared in the ingredient statement. The recall affects 6, 9, and 12-piece counts of Cherry, Coconut, Key Lime, Lemon, Mango, Pear, Pineapple, and Tangelo flavors. The 2-piece strawberry products are not affected as they do not contain these dyes.
The affected products were sold to the hospitality industry in California, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Washington, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania. The lot numbers are 1453-2963, with best-by dates ranging from October 24, 2013, to February 23, 2014. Item codes for the affected sizes are S307-H, S308-H, and S309-H.
Consumers and hospitality businesses should stop using the affected products and return them to the point of purchase or contact the manufacturer for a refund. This recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fruit Truffles - Cherry, Coconut, Key Lime, Lemon, Mango, Pear, Pineapple and Tangelo flavors. (6 piece count/4.5 oz) Pear, Lemon, Key Lime, Coconut flavors contain FD&C Y5 and/or Y6; (9 piece count/7 oz) Pear, Cherry, Tangelo, Coconut…
- Manufacturer
- Torn Ranch Inc.
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,840
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 (2)
- 2013-February 23
- 2014 (Best by date is 4 months after manufacturing date of product)
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