Cool Tropics Rips Slush Recalled Due to Spoilage Bacteria and Yeasts
Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling specific batches of Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Blue Raspberry Flavored drinks because laboratory tests detected spoilage 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 bacteria and yeasts, which are low-risk contaminants. No illnesses or injuries are reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Manufacturing Solutions International is voluntarily recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Blue Raspberry Flavored 100% Juice drinks. The recall affects 259 cases of Batch 228 with a Best By date of 5-16-2015M1 and 84 cases of Batch 229 with a Best By date of 5-19-2015M1. The product was released to the market prior to the receipt of laboratory test results.
The recall was initiated because finished product laboratory results revealed the presence of spoilage type bacteria and yeasts. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
The affected product was shipped to California, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific batch numbers and best-by dates. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Blue Raspberry 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"
- Manufacturer
- Manufacturing Solutions International
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
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 228 and 229 Best By 5-16-2015M1 and 5-19-2015M1
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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