Cool Tropics Rips Slush Recalled Due to Spoilage Bacteria and Yeasts
Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling specific lots of Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Sour Apple Flavored, because laboratory results revealed spoilage-type bacteria and yeasts.
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 spoilage-type bacteria and yeasts, which are generally low-risk contaminants associated with product quality rather than high-risk pathogens like Listeria or Salmonella. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling 502 cases of Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Sour Apple Flavored 100% Juice. The affected product is the 4 fl oz (118 mL) size with UPC Code 9 76017 00310 1. The recall involves Batch 226 and 227, which were manufactured on May 15, 2014, and May 16, 2014, respectively. The best by dates for these lots are 5-15-15M1 and 5-16-15M1.
The recall was initiated because finished product laboratory results revealed the presence of spoilage-type bacteria and yeasts. The product was released to the market prior to receiving these test results. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
The product was shipped to California, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best by dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Sour Apple Flavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavors, Juice from Concentrate 4 fl oz, (118 mL), Contains: Water, Apple Juice Concentrate***Manufactured in USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc., www.cool-tropics.com DO NOT MICROWAVE" UPC Code 9 76017 0
- Manufacturer
- Manufacturing Solutions International
- Category
- Food — Juice
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 (2)
- Batch 226 and 227
- Manufactured 5/15/2014 and 5/16/2014. Best by dates 5-15-15M1 and 5-16-15M1.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Manufacturing Solutions International 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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