The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1847-2016·Announced 2016-08-03

AC Culinary Group Recalls Sofrito Product Due to Undeclared Allergen

AC Culinary Group LLC is recalling El Isleño Sofrito Gourmet because it contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #6, a food allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (FD&C Yellow #6), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

AC Culinary Group LLC is recalling 2,892 units of El Isleño Sofrito Gourmet Con Sazon Y Achiote in 12-ounce and 32-ounce presentations. The recall was initiated because the product contains an undeclared food allergen, specifically FD&C Yellow #6.

The affected products were distributed only in Puerto Rico. The 12-ounce presentation has lot number 28J and an expiration date of 12/16. The 32-ounce presentation has lot number 31R JN and an expiration date of 09/16.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If they have the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Label reads in part as: "EL ISLE¿O***SOFRITO GOURMET CON SAZON Y ACHIOTE***PESO NETO/NET WT. ***Keep Refrigerated***Marlin Distributors P.O. Box 8763 Bayamon, PR 00960***HECHO EN PUERTO RICO" Product presentations: 12oz and 32oz
Manufacturer
AC Culinary Group LLC
Category
Food — Sofrito / Seasoning
Hazard
Affected units
2,892

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 (3)

  • 12 oz presentation: LOT: 28J
  • EXP: 12/16 32 oz presentation: LOT: 31R JN
  • EXP: 09/16

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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