Smoked Swordfish Dip Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5 Color Additive
Borris Brothers voluntarily recalls 55 containers of Smoked Swordfish Dip (8oz) distributed in Florida due to undeclared Yellow #5, a color additive that can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
What this means for you
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: This recall involves allergen mislabeling: Yellow #5 is a color additive known to trigger reactions in sensitive individuals and was undeclared on the product label. Although no illnesses were reported, the potential for harm to sensitive consumers meets the criteria for allergen mislabeling classified as High severity.
Plain-English summary
Borris Brothers initiated a voluntary recall of Smoked Swordfish Dip (Batch #1-401) due to the presence of undeclared Yellow #5, a color additive. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. The product was distributed only within Florida.
The affected product consists of 55 containers of 8 ounces each. The recall was initiated on April 13, 2023, reported to the FDA on May 17, 2023, and terminated on June 22, 2023.
Yellow #5 (tartrazine) is a color additive that can cause reactions in individuals with sensitivities to this ingredient. Consumers who have purchased Smoked Swordfish Dip should verify the batch number on the label and discard or return the product to the place of purchase if it matches Batch #1-401. No illnesses or injuries related to this product have been reported.
The recalled product
- Product
- Smoked Swordfish Dip, Net Wt. 8oz
- Manufacturer
- Borris Brothers
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Ready-to-Eat
- 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)
- Batch #1-401
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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