The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3410-2017·Announced 2017-08-30

Zydot Detox Drink Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5 Dye

Zydot Unlimited is recalling 9,101 bottles of Zydot Ultimate Blend Detox Drink because the product contains 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, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible health risk. The hazard is an undeclared dye, which is a labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Zydot Unlimited, Inc. is recalling 9,101 bottles of Zydot Ultimate Blend Detox Drink Natural Tropical Ice Flavor in 32 fl. oz. and 16 fl. oz. clear plastic bottles. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 dye.

The affected product is identified by lot number 071017LT and UPC 5451528140. The recall covers distribution within the United States.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Zydot Ultimate Blend Detox Drink Natural Tropical Ice Flavor 32 fl. oz. (946 ml) and 16 fl. oz. (473 ml) packaged in clear plastic bottles
Affected units
9,101

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 (2)

  • lot 071017LT
  • UPC 5451528140

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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