The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·H-0148-2027·Announced 2026-10-28

El Ruisenor De Mexico Recalls Dried Papaya Spears for Undeclared Allergens

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling 225 pounds of dried papaya spears because the product contains undeclared Yellow #6 and sulfites.

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 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves undeclared allergens (Yellow #6 and sulfites) in a food product. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling 225 pounds of dried papaya spears packaged in 1lb, 5lb, and 44lb clear plastic units. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergen ingredients, specifically Yellow #6 and sulfites. The affected product is identified by lot number 14968 and does not have a UPC code.

The recalled product was distributed primarily to retail and wholesale customers in California. Limited distribution also occurred to customers in Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to dispose of the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Dried Papaya Spears; packaged in 1lb, 5lb, 44lb clear plastic units. No UPC

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)

  • lot: 14968

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: