The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0467-2015·Announced 2014-11-12

U.B.C Food Distributors Recalls Strawberry Gelatin Mix for Undeclared Colors

U.B.C Food Distributors, LLC is voluntarily recalling strawberry and mango flavored gelatin mixes because they contain undeclared food dyes.

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 and involves undeclared food dyes (colors) rather than major allergens or high-risk pathogens, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

U.B.C Food Distributors, LLC is voluntarily recalling specific lots of strawberry flavored gelatin mix and mango flavored gelatin mix. The recall was initiated because the products were found to contain undeclared colors, specifically FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, and FD&C Yellow #6.

The affected products are identified by the code "BEST BEFORE/APRIL/2016 B.NO:BA-(STR)". The recall covers 735 cases distributed nationally across 33 U.S. states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Strawberry flavored gelatin mix desert
Manufacturer
U.B.C Food Distributors, LLC
Category
Food — Baking / Gelatin
Hazard
Affected units
735

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 (1)

  • BEST BEFORE/APRIL/2016 B.NO:BA-(STR)

Distribution

Distributed in 33 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by U.B.C Food Distributors, LLC 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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