Yoruk Prens Drink Mix Recalled for Unauthorized Colorants
Ethnic International Holding Inc. is recalling Yoruk Prens drink mix because it contains colorants not permitted 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 involves unauthorized 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 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 400 g net weight package, distributed in 166 total cases (20 units per case) across Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia. The specific expiration date for the recalled units is 1/04/2013.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- CINNAMON DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Tarcin Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of cinnamon sticks 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
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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