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HighFDA (Food)·F-0225-2025·Announced 2024-12-11

Gordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Mix Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination

Gordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Mix is being recalled due to metal fragments introduced during production. The affected product was distributed to 29 states.

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 II due to the potential for metal fragments to cause choking or mouth injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the physical hazard represents a risk of harm if the contaminated product is consumed.

Plain-English summary

Gordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Beverage Mix is being recalled due to metal contamination. The recall affects two product sizes: 8.6 oz packages (UPC 0 93901 59606 2) and 22 oz packages (UPC 0 93901 28673 4), manufactured by DYMA BRANDS.

During production, a damaged sifter used in processing dextrose introduced metal fragments into the products. The affected lot codes are Lot #263 EGA (8.6 oz size, code 50770) and Lot 268 EFA (22 oz size, code 50524).

The products were distributed by Gordon Food Service to the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

The recalled product

Product
Gordon CHOICE Fruit Punch Beverage Mix Naturally and Artificially Flavored Low Calorie Instant, NET WT. 8.6 OZ (243 g), UPC 0 93901 59606 2, Case UPC 10093901596069 & NET WT. 22OZ (1 LB 6 OZ) 624 g, 0 93901 28673 4, Case UPC 10093901286731, FOR DISTRIBUTION EXCLUSIVELY BY PARA SU
Manufacturer
DYMA BRANDS
Category
Food — Beverage Mix
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • choking

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 (1)

  • 50770: 8.6 oz - Lot #263 EGA & 50524: 22 oz - Lot 268 EFA

Distribution

Distributed in 30 states:

  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • LA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV

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