The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1027-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Vanilla Flavor Imitation recalled for undeclared allergens and food dyes

Medina Baking and Powder Products, Inc. is recalling Vanilla Flavor Imitation (White) in 128 fl. oz. gallons due to undeclared egg, Yellow #5, Red #40, and Blue #1. Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients face potential health risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I by the agency. Class I recalls involve products that could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, the undeclared allergens (egg) and food dyes on a product that could be consumed by allergic or sensitive individuals without knowledge of their presence satisfies the Class I threshold and the Severe (score 4) category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Medina Baking and Powder Products, Inc. is recalling Vanilla Flavor Imitation (White), Net Contents 128 FL. OZS. (1 Gallon), due to the presence of undeclared egg, Yellow #5, Red #40, and Blue #1. A total of 2,566 gallons have been distributed domestically. The product was manufactured during the period from September 10, 2020, through September 1, 2021.

The undeclared ingredients pose a health risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to egg or synthetic food dyes (Yellow #5, Red #40, and Blue #1). These allergens are not listed on the product label, preventing consumers from making informed purchasing and consumption decisions.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have allergies or sensitivities to egg or the named food dyes are advised not to consume it. Consumers with questions are encouraged to contact the recalling firm. Retailers should remove the affected product from shelves.

The recalled product

Product
Vanilla Flavor Imitation (White), Net Contents 128 FL. OZS. (1 Gallon)
Manufacturer
Medina Baking and Powder Products, Inc.
Category
Food — Flavoring / Food Additive
Hazard
  • allergen-egg
  • undeclared-yellow-5
  • undeclared-red-40
  • undeclared-blue-1

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)

  • Production dates from 9/10/20 through 9/1/21.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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