Willy's Just Peachy Salsa Recalled for Missing Food Color Labeling
Willy's Inc is recalling 1,944 containers of Just Peachy Salsa because the label failed to list FD & C Yellow #5, a food color additive.
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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The specific hazard is a labeling error regarding a food color additive, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving minor labeling errors.
Plain-English summary
Willy's Inc is recalling 1,944 16-ounce plastic deli containers of Willy's Just Peachy Salsa. The recall was initiated because the product label did not list the food color additive FD & C Yellow #5, which is present in the product.
The affected product was distributed to four consignees in Ohio and Michigan. The source text indicates that the product was not distributed to government consignees or foreign countries. The recall covers all lots within expiry, including those with expiration dates ranging from September 30, 2014, to February 5, 2015.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the missing ingredient listing. If the label does not list FD & C Yellow #5, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Willy's Just Peachy Salsa, packaged in 16-oz. plastic deli containers
- Manufacturer
- Willy's Inc
- Category
- Food — Salsa
- 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)
- All lots within expiry
Distribution
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