Sunrise Foods Saffron Recalled for Unallowable Dyes and Undeclared Ingredients
Phil-Am Trading, Inc. is recalling Sunrise Foods Saffron (Kasvbha) because it contains unallowable dyes and undeclared FD&C Yellow #5.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations or significant injuries, and the hazard involves unallowable dyes rather than high-risk pathogens or common allergens, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or labeling issues.
Plain-English summary
Phil-Am Trading, Inc. is recalling 10 cases of Sunrise Foods Saffron (Kasvbha), Net Wt. 1 oz. (29g). The product is a product of the Philippines, manufactured by Sunrise Native Foods Product in Teresa, Rizal, Philippines. The recall was initiated because the product contains unallowable dyes, specifically Ponceau 4R (E124 - Acid Red 18) and Orange II (Acid Orange 7), as well as undeclared FD&C Yellow #5.
The affected saffron was distributed in New Jersey and New York. The source text does not specify a lot number, expiration date, or the number of units affected beyond the 10 cases mentioned in the structured data. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Phil-Am Trading, Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunrise Foods Saffron (Kasvbha), Net Wt. 1 oz. (29g), Product of the Philippines, Manufactured by: Sunrise Native Foods Product, GMC May-Tamo Bagungbayan Teresa, Rizal, Philippines
- Manufacturer
- Phil-Am Trading, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Affected units
- 10
Distribution
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