The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0816-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Brownwood Farms Jalapeno Cherry Butter Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5

Brownwood Farms is recalling Jalapeno Cherry Butter because it contains Yellow #5, an ingredient not declared on the label.

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 an undeclared ingredient (Yellow #5), which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Brownwood Farms is recalling Jalapeno Cherry Butter in 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon containers. The recall is due to the presence of Yellow #5, an ingredient that is not declared on the product label.

The affected products are distributed nationwide and in Canada. The recall covers all product on the market with any best by date prior to 9/30/2018. Approximately 17,000 units are involved in this recall.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product and stop using it if it matches the description. The source text does not specify a particular action for disposal or return, but standard practice for undeclared ingredient recalls is to avoid consumption.

The recalled product

Product
Brownwood Farms Jalapeno Cherry Butter. 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon.
Manufacturer
Brownwood Farms
Affected units
17,000

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 (2)

  • All product on market
  • any best by date prior to 9/30/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Brownwood Farms 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.

See all 7 products in this recall →