Grove Grow Notes Hawthorne Recalled for Unapproved Food Dyes
S & M International Inc is recalling Grove Grow Notes Hawthorne because it contains unapproved dyes Ponceau 4R and FD&C Yellow #5.
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 unapproved dyes, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary recall.
Plain-English summary
S & M International Inc is voluntarily recalling Grove Grow Notes Hawthorne, a 400-gram (14 oz.) product manufactured in China. The recall was initiated after sampling by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYDAM) revealed that the product contains unapproved dyes: Ponceau 4R (E124)- Acid Red 18 and FD&C Yellow #5.
The product was distributed in New York. All lots are affected. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Grove Grow Notes Hawthorne , 400 Gram (14 oz.), S&M(HK) Enterprise LTD, RM3 8/F Yuexiu BLDG., 160-174, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, HK. Deputy: S&M (USA) Enterprise 4703 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Product of China.
- Manufacturer
- S & M International Inc
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit / Snacks
- Hazard
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Lot numbers (1)
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Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by S & M International 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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