Motha Jelly Crystals Recalled for Undeclared Dyes and Unapproved Colorant
USA LANKA INC is recalling Motha Jelly Crystals because the product contains undeclared FD&C yellow #5 and blue #1, as well as the unapproved dye carmoisine.
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 and involves undeclared dyes and an unapproved colorant. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, and the hazard is primarily related to labeling and regulatory compliance rather than an acute high-risk pathogen or common allergen.
Plain-English summary
USA LANKA INC is voluntarily recalling 271 units of Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g. The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared FD&C yellow #5 and blue #1, and the unapproved carmoisine (E122)/dye 14720/acid red 14.
The affected product is identified by the expiration date 08/15/2022, batch number C0818 B, and UPC number 4792551000405. The product was distributed in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Texas.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g,
- Manufacturer
- USA LANKA INC
- Category
- Food — Jellies / Preserves
- Affected units
- 271
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 (3)
- EXP: 08/15/2022
- BATCH#: C0818 B
- UPC#: 4792551000405
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by USA LANKA 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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