The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1638-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Jugos La Morovena Lemon Juice Recalled for Missing Phenylalanine Warning

Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc. is recalling lemon juice in Puerto Rico because the labels lack the required warning for people with phenylketonuria.

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 and involves a minor labeling error (missing warning statement) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Jugos y Agua La Morovena Inc. is voluntarily recalling Jugos La Morovena Lemon Juice in Puerto Rico. The product is being recalled because the labels do not include the required statement: "Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine."

This recall is classified as Class III by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The missing warning is a labeling error that could affect individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic condition that requires strict dietary management of phenylalanine.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels. If the required warning is missing, they should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Jugos La Morove¿a, Lim¿n (Lemon) ,Elaborado y Envasado por Jugos La Morove¿a, Carr 634 km 5.1, Bo. Franquez, Morovis PR 00687

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Unknown

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Jugos y Agua La Morovena 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 9 products in this recall →