Turkana Food Recalls Turkish Delight Containing Unapproved Color
Turkana Food Inc. is recalling Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored because it contains Ponceau 4R, a color additive not approved for use in the United States.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is the presence of an unapproved color additive, which is a regulatory violation rather than an immediate physical or biological danger.
Plain-English summary
Turkana Food Inc. is recalling 18 cases of Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored, Net Wt. 14.11 oz. The product was distributed in New York. The recall was initiated because the product contains Ponceau 4R, which is an unapproved color in the United States.
The product is identified by UPC 86925940080. The US Importer and Distributor is Turkana Food, Inc., and the Exporter is Tunas Food Industry. No specific lot numbers or expiration dates are provided in the source text.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored, Net Wt. 14.11 oz., US Importer and Distributor: Turkana Food, Inc., Exporter: Tunas Food Industry, UPC 86925940080
- Manufacturer
- Turkana Food Inc.
- Category
- Food — Confectionery
- 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)
- None
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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