The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2102-2019·Announced 2019-09-11

Southern Style Mfg Recalls Sweet and Sour Products for Undeclared Yellow 5

Southern Style Mfg is recalling Dolce Piquant and Freshmo Sweet and Sour products due to undeclared Yellow 5 dye. The recall covers 2,700 gallons distributed in Texas and California.

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 II due to a minor labeling error (undeclared Yellow 5) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Southern Style Mfg is voluntarily recalling 2,700 gallons of Dolce Piquant Sweet and Sour and Freshmo Sweet and Sour products in 3-gallon (384 Fl OZ) containers. The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared Yellow 5, a food dye that is not listed on the product label.

The affected products have lot numbers starting with 2019. These items were distributed in Texas and California. The recall was initiated on July 11, 2019, and was terminated on September 20, 2019.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, meaning 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
Dolce Piquant Sweet and Sour 3 gallon (384 Fl OZ) and Freshmo Sweet and Sour in 3 gallon (384 Fl OZ)
Manufacturer
Southern Style Mfg

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 numbers starting with 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Southern Style Mfg 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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