The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1931-2018·Announced 2018-09-12

El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers Recalled for Undeclared Allergen

Mojave Foods Corp. is recalling El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in various pouch sizes due to an undeclared 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 is classified as FDA Class I due to an undeclared allergen, which poses a risk of harm to sensitive individuals, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Mojave Foods Corporation has initiated a recall of its El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers. The affected products are packaged in flexible pouches of 1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and 10 lb. boxes. The recall is being conducted because of an undeclared allergen.

The recall includes products with the following UPCs: 044989201911, 044989005229, 044989012890, 044989013347, and 079466071985. Specific best-by dates and date codes are listed in the structured product information. The product was shipped predominantly to the Southwestern United States, with distribution to Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific UPCs and date codes listed. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
El Guapo Jamaica Hibiscus Flowers in flexible pouches , 1 oz., 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and 10 lb. box .
Manufacturer
Mojave Foods Corp.
Affected units
53,081

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 (10)

  • UPC # 044989201911- BEST BY Apr/02/21
  • BEST BY MAY/21/21
  • UPC # 044989005229- BEST BY Apr/07/21
  • Apr/16/21
  • Apr/17/21
  • May/16/21
  • May/19/21
  • UPC # 044989012890- BEST BY Apr/15/21
  • May/20/21
  • UPC # 044989013347 Date Code on the package: 8109 through 8146

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: