The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0881-2023·Announced 2023-05-17

Food recall: Smoked Mahi Dip undeclared Yellow #5 additive

Borris Brothers voluntarily recalled Smoked Mahi Dip (8oz and 48oz) in Florida due to undeclared Yellow #5 food dye. Consumers sensitive to this color additive should not consume the product.

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: FDA Class II labeling violation for an undeclared food additive with no reported illnesses or injuries. Voluntary precautionary recall initiated by the manufacturer.

Plain-English summary

Borris Brothers is recalling Smoked Mahi Dip in 8-ounce and 48-ounce sizes that were distributed in Florida. The product contains Yellow #5, a food color additive that was not declared on the package label. Batch #3-401 is affected by this recall.

Yellow #5 is a regulated food color additive that must be clearly declared on product labels. The failure to disclose this ingredient creates a potential hazard for individuals with documented sensitivity or adverse reactions to this additive.

Consumers who have purchased Smoked Mahi Dip Batch #3-401 should not consume the product if sensitive to Yellow #5. The manufacturer initiated this recall voluntarily on April 13, 2023, and the recall was terminated on June 22, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
Smoked Mahi Dip, Net Wt. 8oz and 48oz
Manufacturer
Borris Brothers
Category
Food — Seafood / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • undeclared-additive
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Batch #3-401

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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