Dried Tapioca Pearls Recalled for Unapproved and Undeclared Colors
New Japan International, Inc. is recalling dried tapioca pearls containing unapproved and undeclared colors. The product was distributed in ten states.
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 the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or labeling issues.
Plain-English summary
New Japan International, Inc. is recalling Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068. The recall involves 86 units of the product.
The FDA issued this recall because the product contains unapproved colors, including 16185-Amaranth (E123)-Delisted FD&C Red #2, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10, 42000-Malachite Green-Basic Green 4, and 4100-Auramine O-Basic Yellow 2. Additionally, the product contains undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1.
The product was distributed in California, Florida, Washington, Virginia, Texas, Utah, New York, Mississippi, Kansas, and Massachusetts. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068
- Manufacturer
- New Japan International, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dried Goods
- Affected units
- 86
Distribution
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