The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0252-2025·Announced 2025-07-16

Calais grape jelly contains undeclared FD&C Blue 1 and Red 40

Calais brand Grape Jelly in 1 gallon containers is being recalled because it contains undeclared colours FD&C Blue 1 and FD&C Red 40. 43 cases are affected.

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: FDA Class III recall for undeclared colour additives, which is a labeling error rather than an allergen or contamination hazard.

Plain-English summary

Calais brand Grape Jelly, 128 fl oz (1 gallon, 3.785 L), UPC 040264 10128 0, product order number W-101-28, is being recalled. The action covers 43 cases.

The stated reason is that the product contains undeclared colours, specifically FD&C Blue 1 and FD&C Red 40. The FDA classified the action as Class III, its least serious classification.

Distribution was in New York and New Jersey.

Consumers who have affected product should follow the instructions issued by the firm.

The recalled product

Product
Calais Brand Grape jelly; 128 FL. OZ. (1 GAL.) 3.785 L; INGREDIENTS: Grape Juice, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Pectin, Citric Acid; REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING; UPC 040264 10128 0
Manufacturer
Elwood International, Inc.
Category
Food — Preserves
Hazard
Affected units
43

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 (3)

  • Model
  • catalog
  • or product order numbers: W-101-28 UPC 040264101280

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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