The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0259-2025·Announced 2025-07-16

Shoppers Value fruit cocktail recalled over undeclared Red No. 3 colour

Shoppers Value Fruit Cocktail in heavy syrup is being recalled because of undeclared Red No. 3 (E127). 1,105 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 an undeclared colour additive, which is a labeling error rather than an allergen or contamination hazard.

Plain-English summary

Shoppers Value Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup, net weight 22.5 lbs, 24 fifteen-ounce cans per case, is being recalled. The action covers 1,105 cases.

The stated reason is undeclared Red No. 3 (E127). The FDA classified the action as Class III, its least serious classification.

Affected production codes include R241077 and R241079, with can code 3700/01115 and a best by date of NOV/26/2027, together with the further codes listed in the recall notice. Distribution was to Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida and Alabama among other states.

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

The recalled product

Product
SHOPPERS VALUE FRUIT COCKTAIL in HEAVY SYRUP, Net Wt. 22.5lbs, 24/15 OZ Cans per case.
Manufacturer
SHANDONG JOYWIN INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO.,LTD.
Category
Food — Canned fruit
Hazard
  • undeclared-color-additive
  • red-no-3
  • mislabeling
  • class-iii

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AL
  • FL
  • IL
  • PA

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