The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2923-2015·Announced 2015-08-12

La Jalpita Pepino Popsicles Recalled for Undeclared Yellow No. 5

Paleteria La Jalpita is recalling Pepino c/ Chile popsicles due to undeclared Yellow No. 5. The product was distributed in Oregon and Washington.

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, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity score when no specific hospitalizations or severe injuries are reported in the source text, and the hazard is a labeling error for a common additive.

Plain-English summary

Paleteria La Jalpita is recalling 720 units of Pepino c/ Chile popsicles, 3 Fl oz., UPC 651821269758. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared Yellow No. 5, a food dye that is not listed on the product label.

The affected product was distributed in Oregon and Washington. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. Individuals with known allergies to Yellow No. 5 should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Pepino c/ chile popsicle, La Jalpita brand, 3 Fl oz., UPC 651821269758.
Affected units
720

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 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Paleteria La Jalpita 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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