The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2329-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

Jody's Funfetti Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes

Jody's Inc. is recalling Funfetti candy due to undeclared food dyes Blue #1, Red #3, and 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 a labeling error (undeclared dyes) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Jody's Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific bags of Jody's Funfetti candy. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared food dyes: Blue #1, Red #3, and Yellow #5. The affected products are 7.5 oz (213 g) and 4 oz bags of Funfetti packaged in clear cellophane bags.

The recall covers 4,587 bags distributed in California, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. The 7.5 oz bags have use-by dates ranging from September 24, 2014, to December 7, 2014, while the 4 oz bags have a use-by date of September 7, 2014.

Consumers who purchased these specific bags should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Jody's Inc. for further instructions. This recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Jody's, Funfetti, Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) and 4 oz in clear cellophane bag.
Manufacturer
Jody's Inc.
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard
Affected units
4,587

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 (12)

  • 7.5 oz bags: 9/24/14
  • 9/28/14
  • 10/1/14
  • 10/9/14
  • 10/14/14
  • 10/18/14
  • 10/24/14
  • 11/1/14
  • 11/10/14
  • 11/22/14
  • 11/30/14
  • 12/7/14. 4 oz bags: 9/7/14.

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Jody's Inc. 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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