The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0447-2021·Announced 2021-04-28

Motha Jelly Crystals Recalled for Undeclared Dyes and Unapproved Colorant

USA LANKA INC is recalling Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly due to undeclared FD&C dyes and unapproved carmoisine.

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. The hazard involves undeclared dyes and an unapproved colorant, which falls under minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

USA LANKA INC is recalling 268 units of Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared FD&C yellow #5 and blue #1, as well as the unapproved colorant carmoisine (E122)/dye 14720/acid red 14.

The affected product has an expiration date of 02/18/2022, batch number C0219 A, and UPC 4792551000047. 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 contact the recalling firm for further instructions. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g
Manufacturer
USA LANKA INC
Affected units
268

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: 02/18/2022
  • BATCH#: C0219 A
  • UPC#: 4792551000047

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

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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