Gutierrez Distributors Recalls Tamarind Products for Undeclared Red Dye
Gutierrez Distributors is recalling two tamarind products in New Jersey due to undeclared FD&C Red 40.
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 III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a minor labeling error involving an undeclared dye.
Plain-English summary
Gutierrez Distributors, LLC is voluntarily recalling two tamarind products: Tarugo con chile spicy tamarind and Dulce de pulpa 100% de Tamarindo. The recall is being conducted because the products contain undeclared FD&C Red 40, a food dye that is not listed on the product labels.
The affected products were distributed in New Jersey. The recall involves 240 bags of the spicy tamarind product and 37 boxes of the tamarind pulp product. The specific UPC for the recalled items is 852705000904.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with known allergies to FD&C Red 40 should avoid consuming these products.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gutierrez Distributor, (a) Tarugo con chile spicy tamarind, 349 Chestnut Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 UPC 8527050000904 (b) Dulce de pulpa 100% de Tamarindo, Betamex, Alamos No.7 STA. Maria Aztahuacan Deleg. Iztapalapa C.P. 09500 Mexico, D.F.
- Manufacturer
- Gutierrez Distributors, LLC
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
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)
- UPC 852705000904
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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