The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2301-2015·Announced 2015-05-27

La Fe Green Hot Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes

Le Fe Foods, Inc. is recalling La Fe Green Hot Sauce because it contains undeclared FD & C Blue #1 and FD & C Yellow #5.

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 and involves undeclared food dyes, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Le Fe Foods, Inc. is recalling La Fe Green Hot Sauce, 5.6 Fl. Oz. - 165 mL, because the product contains undeclared FD & C Blue #1 and undeclared FD & C Yellow #5. The product is a product of Columbia, imported by G & T Foods, Inc., and distributed by LA FE Foods. The recall involves 21 cases of the product with Batch #14244 and 14281, which were distributed in New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific batch numbers and UPC 023545211052. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
La Fe Green Hot Sauce, 5.6 Fl. Oz. - 165 mL, Imported by: G & T Foods, Inc., Moonachie, N.J. 07074, Distributed by: LA FE Foods, Product of Columbia, UPC 023545211052
Manufacturer
Le Fe Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Condiments
Hazard
Affected units
21

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)

  • Batch #14244 and 14281

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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