The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0810-2018·Announced 2018-02-21

Improper Goods Lemon Ginger Syrup Recalled for Unrecorded Fill Temperature

Improper Goods is recalling Lemon Ginger Syrup because the internal fill temperature was not recorded. The product was distributed in nine states.

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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific contamination, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Improper Goods is voluntarily recalling Lemon Ginger Syrup, packaged in 100 mL or 250 mL glass bottles, because the internal fill temperature of the product was not recorded. The recall includes 373 100 mL bottles and 51 250 mL bottles. The 100 mL bottles have UPC 8 53142 00504 0, while the 250 mL bottles do not have a UPC code. The product is also sold in several cocktail kits, including the Portland Pony, Dark and Stormy, Whiskey Ginger Smash, Sun Hat, and Hibiscus Margarita.

The affected product was distributed in California, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and Virginia. The recall notice does not specify a use-by date or lot number in the raw text, though structured data indicates a code of 000417 USE BY 062009.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Improper Goods for a refund or further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Lemon Ginger Syrup, packaged in 100 mL or 250 mL glass bottle. 100 mL bottle has UPC 8 53142 00504 0. 250 mL bottle has no UPC code. These bottles are also sold in the following cocktail kits: -Portland Pony -Dark and Stormy -Whiskey Ginger Smash -Sun Hat -Hibiscus Ma
Manufacturer
Improper Goods
Category
Food — Beverage Syrup
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)

  • 000417 USE BY 062009

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Improper Goods 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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