The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0355-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

Island Biscuit Strawberry Snacks Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes

Lee'S Food Corp is recalling Island Biscuit "Yum Yum - Creamy Strawberry" snacks because sampling revealed undeclared food dyes.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

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 III, which the rubric defines as typically scoring 1 or 2. The hazard involves undeclared food dyes, which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or common allergen, fitting the Moderate category for minor labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Lee'S Food Corp is recalling 20 cases of Island Biscuit "Yum Yum - Creamy Strawberry" Biscuit Snack, Net Wt. 30 g, UPC 4 800098 122952. The recall was initiated after sampling analysis revealed that the product contains undeclared colors, specifically FD&C Red #3 and Red #40.

The affected product was distributed in New Jersey and New York. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and product name. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Island Biscuit "Yum Yum - Creamy Strawberry" Biscuit Snack, Net Wt. 30 g, UPC 4 800098 122952
Manufacturer
Lee'S Food Corp
Affected units
20

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · Lee'S Food Corp

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