The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0293-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Sun Boricua Lobster-Filled Turnovers Recalled for Undeclared Color Additives

Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc. is recalling lobster-filled turnovers in Puerto Rico due to undeclared color additives.

What this means for you

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 undeclared color additives, which aligns with the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc. is recalling 36,000 units of "Tacos de Langosta" (Lobster-filled turnovers) manufactured in Camuy, Puerto Rico. The product was distributed exclusively in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared color additives: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Red #40.

The affected units have the following codes: 6-3-13, 2-4-13, 3-4-13, 13-4-13, 2-5-13, and 1-6-13. The product is labeled "Keep Refrigerated."

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
"Tacos de Langosta" (Lobster-filled turnovers)***Keep Refrigerated***Manufacturado por Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc, Carr. 486 km 0.1 Bo. Quebrada, Camuy PR 00627
Manufacturer
Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo Inc.
Category
Food — Prepared Foods
Hazard
Affected units
36,000

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 (6)

  • 6-3-13
  • 2-4-13
  • 3-4-13
  • 13-4-13
  • 2-5-13
  • 1-6-13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Sun Boricua Pa'l Mundo 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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