The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1745-2014·Announced 2014-04-09

Evropa Zele Bonboni Jelly Candy Recalled for Unapproved Colorant

Fast-Pak Trading Inc. is recalling Evropa Zele Bonboni Jelly Candy in New York because laboratory analysis found the unapproved green colorant chlorophyllin.

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, which typically corresponds to a severity score of 1 or 2. Given the presence of an unapproved colorant, a score of 2 (Moderate) is appropriate as it represents a regulatory violation rather than a cosmetic or documentation-only issue, but lacks evidence of significant health risk.

Plain-English summary

Fast-Pak Trading Inc. is recalling 50 cases (12 units per case) of Evropa Zele Bonboni Jelly Candy, Net Wt. 500 g, in New York. The product is identified by Lot # L3505131 and UPC 5310002480041.

The recall was initiated after a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) laboratory analysis revealed that the candy contains chlorophyllin, a green colorant that is not allowed in the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. The recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Evropa Zele Bonboni Jelly Candy Net Wt. 500 g Imported in USA by: Fast-Pak Trading Inc., 375 County Ave., Secaucus, NJ 07094 UPC 5310002480041
Manufacturer
Fast-Pak Trading Inc.
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard

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)

  • Lot # L3505131

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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