The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1859-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

Tres Monjitas Tropical Splash Guanabana Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Altura Food, Inc. is recalling 9,528 bottles of Tres Monjitas Tropical Splash Guanabana because the product contains undeclared allergens: hydrogenated coconut oil, sodium caseinate, and soy lecithin.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared sub-ingredients considered allergens: hydrogenated coconut oil, sodium caseinate and soy lecithin."

Plain-English summary

Altura Food, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 9,528 bottles of "Tres Monjitas" Tropical Splash Guanabana, 15 oz. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared sub-ingredients that are considered major food allergens: hydrogenated coconut oil, sodium caseinate, and soy lecithin.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 0464. Distribution was limited to Puerto Rico, with shipments made to only one consignee.

Consumers with allergies to coconut, milk, or soy should not consume this product. Individuals who have already consumed the product and are experiencing allergic reactions should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact Altura Food, Inc. for further information regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
"***Tres Monjitas***Tropical Splash***Guanabana***15 oz***"
Manufacturer
Altura Food, Inc.
Affected units
9,528

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 0464

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Altura Food, 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.

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