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.
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: 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
- 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
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