The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2905-2015·Announced 2015-08-05

Rachael's Gourmet Candy Necklaces Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes

Consumer Product Distributors Inc. is recalling Rachael's Gourmet Candy Necklaces because they contain undeclared food dyes and mislabel one other.

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 the rubric associates with minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination that are unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Consumer Product Distributors Inc. dba J Polep Distributif is recalling 2,280 cases of Rachael's Gourmet Candy Necklaces, Net Wt. 1.95 oz. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, and FD&C Yellow #5 in the product. Additionally, the label declares FD&C Blue #2, which was not found in the product.

The affected product was distributed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. The recall covers specific production dates, including 1-20-16, 2-6-16, 3-3-16, 4-30-16, 08-17-16, 08-18-16, 10-8-16, 10-9-16, 12-29-16, and 4-15-17.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product and stop using it if they have it. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, indicating that the violation is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
RACHAEL'S GOURMET Candy Necklaces, Net Wt. 1.95 oz.; UPC: 0-77449-50452-9
Affected units
2,280

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 (10)

  • 1-20-16
  • 2-6-16
  • 3-3-16
  • 4-30-16
  • 08-17-16
  • 08-18-16
  • 10-8-16
  • 10-9-16
  • 12-29-16
  • 4-15-17

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: