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.
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 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
- Affected units
- 1,105
Distribution
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