Beverage concentrate recall due to undeclared Red #3 dye
Paletas Ice Cream is recalling Flor de Michoacan Blue Hawaiian Beverage Concentrate because the product contains undeclared Red #3 dye. Affected products were distributed in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.
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: This is an FDA Class III recall initiated voluntarily by the firm for a labeling failure with no reported illnesses or injuries. The undeclared Red #3 dye represents a disclosure and compliance issue rather than evidence of contamination or active harm. FDA Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2, and minor labeling errors map to Moderate (2).
Plain-English summary
Paletas Ice Cream, LLC is recalling Flor de Michoacan Blue Hawaiian Artificially Flavored Beverage Concentrate in 1-gallon and half-gallon container sizes. The recall affects specific lot numbers: Lot 10212025 and Lot 05132025.
The product contains undeclared Red #3 dye. This labeling failure means consumers may not be aware of the dye's presence, which is a concern for those with sensitivities to artificial dyes.
The affected products were distributed to consumers in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. A total of 23 boxes (containing 4 gallons per box) have been identified in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Return it to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement. Contact Paletas Ice Cream, LLC directly with questions about this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Flor de Michoacan Blue Hawaiian Artificially Flavored Beverage Concentrate. 1 Gallon (3.78L) Pasteurized. Keep Frozen. UPC 1 80596-00039 1. Processed for: Paletas Ice Cream, El Paso, Texas 79907
- Manufacturer
- Paletas Ice Cream, LLC
- Category
- Food — Beverage Concentrate
- Hazard
- undeclared-ingredient
- dye
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- AZ
- NM
- TX
- UT
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