Smoked Wahoo Dip Recalled Due to Undeclared Yellow #5 Allergen
Borris Brothers is recalling Smoked Wahoo Dip due to undeclared Yellow #5 (tartrazine), an allergen that may affect consumers with sensitivity. The recall affects 112 containers distributed in Florida.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for undeclared allergen (Yellow #5/tartrazine). The mislabeling of a known allergen poses a documented health risk to consumers with tartrazine sensitivity, though no illnesses have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Borris Brothers is recalling Smoked Wahoo Dip, Net Weight 8oz, due to the undeclared presence of Yellow #5 (tartrazine) on the product label.
The product contains Yellow #5 (tartrazine), a food colorant, that was not disclosed to consumers. This ingredient may cause allergic reactions in individuals with tartrazine sensitivity or allergy, representing a health risk to this vulnerable population.
The recall includes 112 containers of 8oz each bearing Batch #2-401, distributed exclusively within Florida. The manufacturer initiated the recall voluntarily on April 13, 2023. The recall was terminated by the FDA on June 22, 2023.
Consumers who purchased this product, particularly those with known tartrazine sensitivity, should review their purchases and verify the batch number. Those with concerns about potential exposure should consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Smoked Wahoo Dip, Net Wt. 8oz
- Manufacturer
- Borris Brothers
- Category
- Food — Dips / Ready-to-Eat
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 #2-401
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Borris Brothers 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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