The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0449-2021·Announced 2021-04-28

Motha Jelly Crystals Recalled for Undeclared Red Dye

USA Lanka Inc. is recalling Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly because it contains undeclared FD&C Red #40.

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 III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared dye, which is a labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

USA Lanka Inc. is voluntarily recalling 577 units of Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g. The product is being recalled because it contains undeclared FD&C Red #40, a color additive that is not listed on the product label.

The affected product has an expiration date of 08/15/2022, UPC number 4792551000016, and batch number C0825 B. The recall covers distribution 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 dispose of it. This recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly , Net Wt. 100g
Manufacturer
USA LANKA INC
Category
Food — Jelly
Hazard
Affected units
577

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
  • UPC#: 4792551000016
  • BATCH#: C0825 B

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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