The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1468-2014·Announced 2014-02-12

Triarco Multicolor Lightening Drink Granulation Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

Triarco Industries is recalling Multicolor Lightening Drink Granulation due to potential Chloramphenicol contamination. The product is for manufacturing use only.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a significant chemical contaminant (Chloramphenicol).

Plain-English summary

Triarco Industries, Inc. is recalling Multicolor Lightening Drink Granulation because the product may have been contaminated with Chloramphenicol. The recall notice specifies that the product is for manufacturing use only and is not for resale.

The affected product quantity is 2,787 kg. The distribution pattern is listed as New York and California. The specific codes associated with the recall are 40421, 40597, 40598, and 40766.

Because this product is designated for manufacturing use only, it is not intended for direct consumer purchase or consumption. Consumers should not attempt to use this product. Businesses that may have received this product should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Triarco Industries, LLC an Innophos company Multicolor Lightening Drink Granulation Notice - For Manufacturing Use Only Not for Resale

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)

  • 40421 40597 40598 40766

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Triarco Industries, 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →

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