Nicomex Velitas Candies Candles Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes
Nicomex Inc. is recalling Velitas Candies Candles because laboratory analysis found undeclared FD&C Red #3 and Yellow #5 dyes.
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 the hazard involves undeclared food dyes (labeling error) without reported illnesses or high-risk pathogens, fitting the Moderate criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Nicomex Inc. is recalling 316 packages of Velitas Candies Candles, Net Wt. 2 oz (56.7 gms). The product was distributed in New Jersey and New York. The recall was initiated because laboratory analysis indicated that the product contains FD&C Red #3 and Yellow #5, which are not declared on the ingredient statement on the product label.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 884678102323. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nicomex Velitas Candies Candles Net. Wt. 2 oz (56.7 gms) Distributed by Nicomex Inc. 88 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
- Manufacturer
- Nicomex Inc.
- Category
- Food — Candy
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)
- UPC 884678102323
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