The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2330-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

Jody's Freedom Funfetti Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes

Jody's Inc. is recalling Freedom Funfetti candy because it contains undeclared food dyes Blue #1, Blue #2, and Red #40.

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 III, which indicates a remote probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared food dyes, which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Jody's Inc. is recalling 636 bags of Jody's Freedom Funfetti, Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) in clear cellophane bags. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared colors Blue #1, Blue #2, and Red #40.

The affected product was distributed in California, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. The product has use-by dates of 8/13/14, 10/9/14, 11/1/14, 11/12/14, and 11/22/14.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Jody's, Freedom Funfetti; Net Wt 7.5 oz (213 g) in clear cellophane bag.
Manufacturer
Jody's Inc.
Affected units
636

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 (5)

  • 8/13/14
  • 10/9/14
  • 11/1/14
  • 11/12/14
  • and 11/22/14.

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.

See all 3 products in this recall →