Fabi-saa Melcochas Candy Recalled Due to Undeclared Yellow #5 Dye
Fabi-saa Inc. is recalling Melcochas Candy because analysis revealed the presence of Yellow #5 dye, which was not declared on the label.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 a minor labeling error (undeclared dye) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Fabi-saa Inc. is recalling Fabi-saa Melcochas Candy, Net Wt. 8 oz. The recall was initiated after New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) analysis revealed the presence of Yellow #5 dye in the product. The presence of this dye was not declared on the product label.
The affected product is distributed in New York and New Jersey. The recall covers all codes distributed from March 7, 2016, to October 27, 2016. The product is manufactured by Fabi-saa Inc. of Belleville, New Jersey.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 181683000676. If found, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fabi-saa Melcochas Candy Net Wt. 8 oz. Fabi-Saa Inc. 39 Montgomery Street Belleville, NJ 07936 UPC 181683000676
- Manufacturer
- Fabi-saa Inc.
- Category
- Food — Candy
- Affected units
- 39
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)
- all codes distributed from March 7 2016 - October 27 2016
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