The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1153-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Aromitalia Malasia Coconut Paste Recalled for Missing Coconut Allergen in Contains Statement

Aromitalia Malasia Coconut Paste is being recalled because coconut is listed in the ingredients but not declared in the contains statement, potentially affecting consumers with coconut allergies.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall involving incomplete allergen labeling. Coconut is listed in the ingredients but missing from the allergen contains statement. Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as a minor labeling error (score 2), not allergen mislabeling at score 3, because the allergen is disclosed in both the product name and ingredient list.

Plain-English summary

Aromitalia USA Inc is recalling Aromitalia Malasia Coconut Paste + milk-based mix (197 boxes). The recalled product is identified by Lot #230900423 with an expiration date of 09/2025.

The products were distributed to retailers in Florida, Illinois, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania, New York, and North Carolina. International distribution was also made to Costa Rica and the Bahamas.

The recall is due to incomplete allergen labeling. Coconut is declared in the ingredient list but does not appear in the allergen contains statement on the package label. This creates a risk for consumers with a coconut allergy who rely on the contains statement to identify potential allergens in products.

The recalled product

Product
Aromitalia Malasia Coconut Paste + 35.27 oz milk-based mix, Net Weight 123.46 oz, plastic container.
Manufacturer
AROMITALIA USA INC
Hazard
  • allergen-coconut
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Lot # 230900423 Expiration Date: 09/2025

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • CA
  • FL
  • IL
  • MI
  • NC
  • NY
  • PA