The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0730-2013·Announced 2012-12-05

Gasco Industrial Recalls Sazon con Culantro y Achiote for Undeclared Colors

Gasco Industrial is recalling Sazon con Culantro y Achiote seasoning because it contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and 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 II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible health risk. The hazard is undeclared colors, which is a labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Gasco Industrial is recalling 1,221 cases of "Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" seasoning. The product was distributed only in Puerto Rico. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared colors: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Red #40.

The affected products have the following codes: 100917, 100920, 101110, 101201, 110120, 110503, 110624, 110802, 120224, 120330, 120612, 120821, and 120924.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product and stop using it if they have it.

The recalled product

Product
"Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" (seasoning)
Manufacturer
Gasco Industrial
Affected units
1,221

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 (13)

  • 100917
  • 100920
  • 101110
  • 101201
  • 110120
  • 110503
  • 110624
  • 110802
  • 120224
  • 120330
  • 120612
  • 120821
  • 120924

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: