Thai Farmer Brand Preserved Star Gooseberry Recalled for Undeclared Dye
T.F. Foods Incorporated is recalling Thai Farmer Brand Preserved Star Gooseberry because it contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #6.
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 low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is an undeclared food dye, which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.
Plain-English summary
T.F. Foods Incorporated is recalling Thai Farmer Brand Preserved Star Gooseberry, Net Wt 7.0 oz. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared FD&C Yellow #6, a food dye that is not listed on the product label.
The affected product is packaged 30 per case and is labeled as a product of Thailand. The production date for the recalled items is May 2, 2011. The product is not coded.
The firm distributed the product to six direct consignees located in California and New York. Consumers who have this product should check their pantries and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Thai Farmer Brand Preserved Star Gooseberry, NET WT 7.0 OZ. Packaged 30 per case. Product labeling reads in part:"***THAI FARMER BRAND PRESERVED STAR GOOSEBERRY*** DISTRIBUTED BY: T.F. FOODS, INC. PARAMOUNT, CA 90723***NET WT. 7.0 OZ***PRODUCT OF THAILAND***".
- Manufacturer
- T.F. Foods Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Preserved Fruit
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)
- Product not coded. Production date is May 2
- 2011.
Distribution
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