Matjes herring recalled over undeclared FD&C Red Number 40
Kosher First is recalling 283 units of Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring over undeclared FD&C Red #40.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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: Scored 2 under the minor labeling criterion: the record cites an undeclared colour additive with no stated illness or reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring, packaged in a 7oz plastic container, is being recalled by Kosher First LLC.
The reason given in the enforcement record is undeclared FD&C Red #40.
The recall covers 283 units from batch code 0103, distributed in New York. The FDA has classified the action as Class III, its least serious category.
The record cites an undeclared colour additive rather than a major allergen or a pathogen, and states no illnesses. Consumers should follow the retailer's return instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container
- Manufacturer
- Kosher First LLC
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Affected units
- 283
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)
- Batch Code: 0103
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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