The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1063-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Yoruk Prens Apple Drink Mix Recalled for Unapproved Colorants

Ethnic International Holding Inc. is recalling Yoruk Prens drink mixes because they contain colorants not allowed in the USA.

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, and the hazard involves unapproved colorants without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ethnic International Holding Inc. is recalling Yoruk Prens brand drink mixes in Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon, and Rosehip flavors. The recall was initiated after the company was informed that the products include colorants that are not allowed for use in the United States, based on a sample analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

The affected products are 400 g net weight containers. A total of 166 cases (20 containers per case) were distributed across all four flavors. The products were distributed in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia. The expiration date for the recalled items is 1/04/2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
APPLE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Elma Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of green apple on label.
Manufacturer
Ethnic International Holding Inc
Category
Food — Beverage Mixes
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)

  • Expiration date 1/04/2013.

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Ethnic International Holding Inc 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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