The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1638-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Brown Sugar Simple Syrup Recalled for Potential Under-Processing

Urban River Spirits is recalling Brown Sugar Simple Syrup due to manufacture in an unlicensed, uninspected facility with potential under-processing concerns.

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: FDA Class III recall due to manufacturing in an unlicensed facility with potential under-processing. The hazard is theoretical rather than confirmed; Class III recalls are typically scored 1–2, with this food safety concern warranting Moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Urban River Spirits is recalling Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, a non-alcoholic cocktail mixer sold in 5-ounce glass bottles. Approximately 3,876 bottles have been distributed across multiple states.

The company manufactured the product in an unlicensed and uninspected facility, which prompted the recall due to potential under-processing concerns. The FDA has determined this manufacturing condition raises food safety risks.

The recalled product was distributed in Arizona, Idaho, California, Colorado, Iowa, Florida, Oregon, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington.

The recalled product

Product
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup is a non-alcoholic cocktail mixer. Product is packaged in glass 5oz. bottle and sold under brand Urban River Spirits.
Manufacturer
Urban River Spirits
Category
Food — Beverage / Cocktail Mixer
Hazard
  • under-processing

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)

  • None

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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