The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1064-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Yoruk Prens Drink Mix Recalled for Prohibited Colorants

Ethnic International Holding Inc. is recalling Yoruk Prens drink mix because it contains 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, which typically indicates a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves prohibited colorants, which is a regulatory compliance issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or acute injury hazard.

Plain-English summary

Ethnic International Holding Inc. is recalling Yoruk Prens brand drink mix 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 product is the Yoruk Prens Portalcal Net 400 g drink mix, distributed by Ethnic International Holding Inc. The recall covers 166 total cases, with 20 units per case, across all four flavors. The products have an expiration date of 1/04/2013.

The product was distributed in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ORANGE DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Portalcal Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of orange on label.
Manufacturer
Ethnic International Holding Inc
Category
Food — Beverage Mix
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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