Saputo Recalls Chocolate Whipped Topping for Undeclared Food Colorings
Saputo Dairy Foods USA is recalling specific lots of chocolate whipped topping due to undeclared Red #40, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Blue #1 food colorings.
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, which typically indicates a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared food colorings, which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.
Plain-English summary
Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC has initiated a recall of certain chocolate-flavored whipped topping products due to the presence of undeclared food colorings. The affected products include Essential EVERYDAY Chocolate Flavored Dairy Whipped Topping, HyVee Chocolate Flavored Whipped Topping, and Lucerne Dairy Farms Chocolate Whipped Topping. The specific undeclared ingredients are Red #40, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Blue #1.
The recall covers 11,862 cases of 12 units each (13 oz). The products were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Specific lot codes and sell-by dates are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot codes and sell-by dates against the recall list. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1.) Essential EVERYDAY Chocolate Flavored Dairy Whipped Topping, Made with Real Cream, Ultra-Pasteurized Grade A, NET WT 13 OZ (368g); 2.) HyVee Chocolate FLAVORED WHIPPED TOPPING ULTRA-PASTEURIZED GRADE A - SWEETENED, NET WT 13 OZ (368g); 3.) Lucerne DAIRY FARMS Chocolate Whippe
- Manufacturer
- Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Whipped Topping
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 (10)
- Lot Codes: 1.) APR296JF23
- Sell By Date APRIL296
- 2.) APR296JF32
- 3.) Lot Code DEC145G171
- Sell By Date DEC145
- Lot Code DEC155G172
- Sell By Date DEC155
- Lot Code FEB166G196
- Sell By Date FEB166 & Lot Code APR216G154
- Sell By Date APRIL216
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