Dawn's Foods Tropical Fruit Dip Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5
Morski Brands, Inc. is recalling Dawn's Foods Tropical Fruit Dip in Wisconsin due to undeclared Yellow #5 dye.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 minor labeling error (undeclared dye) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Morski Brands, Inc. dba Dawn's Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling 80 pounds (20 containers) of Dawn's Foods Tropical Fruit Dip. The product is a 4-pound (1.82 kg) refrigerated dip intended for foodservice use only. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 dye.
The affected product is identified by Production #13638. The recall is limited to the state of Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on May 18, 2017, and was terminated on September 6, 2017.
Consumers and foodservice operators who have this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dawn's Foods Tropical Fruit Dip. Nwt WT. 4 lbs. (1.82Kg) Keep Refrigerated. For Foodservice Use only.
- Manufacturer
- Morski Brands, Inc. dba Dawn's Fresh Foods
- Category
- Food — Foodservice / Dip
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)
- Production #13638
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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