Frutarom Recalls Sugar-Free Syrup Containing Sugar
Frutarom USA Inc. is recalling 1,018 bottles of Sebastiano's French Vanilla syrup because the product contains sugar despite being labeled 'Naturally Sugar Free.'
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, but the hazard is a minor labeling error regarding sugar content without reports of illness or injury, fitting the 'Minor labeling errors' criterion for a Moderate score.
Plain-English summary
Frutarom USA Inc. is recalling 509 cases (1,018 bottles) of Sebastiano's Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups French Vanilla Naturally Sugar Free, Sweetened with Stevia, 25.4 fl. oz. (750 ml). The recall is due to a labeling error: the front panel states the product is 'Naturally Sugar Free,' but the product actually contains sugar.
The affected product is identified by Lot# 8447523. The product was distributed to one consignee in Massachusetts.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sebastiano s Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups French Vanilla Naturally Sugar Free, Sweetened with Stevia; 25.4 fl. oz. (750 ml)
- Manufacturer
- Frutarom USA Inc.
- Category
- Food — Beverage Syrups
- Hazard
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)
- Lot# 8447523
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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