CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan Recalled for Missing Ingredient Labeling
N A Trading Inc is recalling CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan because the packaging fails to list Artificial Color Yellow No. 5 and Brilliant Blue FD&C No. 1.
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 due to missing ingredient labeling for artificial colors, which fits the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
N A Trading Inc is recalling 90 cases of CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan (Green Color), 14oz plastic bags. The product is packaged in plastic heat-sealed pouches with a brand name of CTF featuring an illustration of a deer. The recall is initiated because the ingredient list on the packaging does not disclose the presence of Artificial Color Yellow No. 5 and Brilliant Blue FD&C No. 1.
The affected product is identified by UPC Code 8 851381 561145. The source text notes that there are no Lot Codes or Best By Dates on the product. The recall covers distribution in Kansas, Minnesota, Hawaii, Ohio, California, Georgia, New York, Missouri, Oregon, Utah, Texas, and Washington D.C.
Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if found. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan (Green Color), 14oz Plastic Bags, Packaged at 50 bags per case. Packaged in plastic heat-sealed pouch. Brand name is CTF with an illustration of a deer. Product labeling reads in part:"C.T.F. Brand TAPIOCA PEARL***EXPORTED: COMBINE THAI FOODS…
- Manufacturer
- N A Trading Inc
- Affected units
- 90
Distribution
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