The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0985-2018·Announced 2018-04-11

Josie's Homestyle Pralines Recalled for Mislabeled Cream and Butter Ingredients

Josie's Homestyle Pralines are being recalled because the label incorrectly lists cream instead of evaporated milk and omits butter sub-ingredients.

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 corresponds to a moderate severity score of 2 under the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Josie's Homestyle Pralines Etc. Inc. is recalling 272 packages of Josie's Homestyle #1 Pralines, 2 oz (57 g) bags. The product was sold in the state of Louisiana. The code on the product is APR 30 2018.

The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that the product was mislabeled. The label indicates that the product contains cream, but the firm actually uses evaporated milk. Additionally, the label fails to provide the sub-ingredients for butter.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Josie's Homestyle #1 Pralines Net Wt. 2 oz (57 g) bag INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream, Pecans, Butter, Vanilla, if (Rum) Rum Flavoring. If (Coconut) Coconut. Made By: Josie's Homestyle #1 Pralines, etc. 718 1/2 Filmore St. Kenner, LA 70062 UPC 6 71572 00718 8
Affected units
272

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)

  • APR 30 2018

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: