The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0760-2019·Announced 2019-01-02

Tamy Pop Candy Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V. is recalling Tamy Pop candy due to undeclared soy. The recall covers 417 cases distributed in the United States.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared soy in candy"

Plain-English summary

Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V. is recalling Tamy Pop 18 pieces Net Wt. 1 lb. 15.7 oz. packaged in a clear plastic jar. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared soy, a major food allergen.

The affected product is identified by UPC Code 878631001358 and lot numbers 18244, 18258, 18274, 18288, and 1847. A total of 417 cases were distributed in the United States.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Tamy Pop 18 pieces Net Wt. 1 lb. 15.7 oz. packaged in a clear plastic jar, 6 jars per case
Affected units
417

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 (6)

  • UPC Code: 878631001358
  • Lot numbers 18244
  • 18258
  • 18274
  • 18288
  • 1847

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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