The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1359-2013·Announced 2013-05-08

Watermelon Fruit Bar Recalled for Undeclared FD&C Blue # 1

Paleteria Y Neveria La Rosita, LLC is recalling 4 oz. Watermelon Fruit Bars because they contain undeclared FD&C Blue # 1. The product was sold in Michigan and Indiana.

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 color additive.

Plain-English summary

Paleteria Y Neveria La Rosita, LLC is recalling 4 oz. Watermelon Fruit Bars due to incorrect product labeling. The bars contain FD&C Blue # 1, which is not declared on the ingredient list. The product is packaged in clear flexible plastic and lists water, watermelon, sugar, and red 40 as ingredients.

The affected product has the UPC code 8 94163 00210 6. The firm does not use specific lot codes on these products. The recall covers items distributed to retail stores in Michigan and Indiana.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with specific allergies to FD&C Blue # 1 should consult a healthcare professional if they have consumed the product.

The recalled product

Product
Watermelon Fruit Bar , 4 oz. Undeclared FD&C Blue # 1 packaged in clear flexible plastic ingredients: water, watermelon, sugar, red 40 UPC Code 8 94163 00210 6

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)

  • firm does not code products

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Paleteria Y Neveria La Rosita, LLC 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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