Cool Tropics Rips Slush Cherry Limeade Recalled for Spoilage Bacteria
Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling specific batches of Cool Tropics Rips Slush Cherry Limeade because laboratory tests revealed 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, but the hazard is limited to spoilage-type bacteria and yeasts with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling 80 cases of Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Cherry Limeade Flavored 100% Juice, 4 fl oz (118 mL) cans. The recall affects specific batches identified by the codes Batch 221 (Best By 5-12-15M1) and Batch 184 (Best By 4-15-15M1 and 4-15-15M2). The product was manufactured in the USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc.
The recall was initiated because finished product laboratory results revealed the presence of spoilage-type bacteria and yeasts. The source text notes that the product was released to the market prior to receiving these test results. 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 inventory for the specific batch and best-by dates listed above. If you possess the affected product, you should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Cherry LimeadeFlavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavors, Juice from Concentrate 4 fl oz, (118 mL),Manufactured in USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc., www.cool-tropics.com DO NOT MICROWAVE
- Manufacturer
- Manufacturing Solutions International
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Affected units
- 80
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 221: Best By 5-12-15M1 and Batch 184: Best By 4-15-15M1 and 4-15-15M2
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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