Tops Strawberry Jam recalled for unapproved food color additive
Mangalm LLC is recalling Tops Strawberry Jam because it contains carmoisine, an unapproved food color in the United States. The affected batch was distributed in California.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for an unapproved food color additive, which constitutes a risk-of-harm product under the rubric. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, so the maximum score is 3.
Plain-English summary
Mangalm LLC is recalling Tops Strawberry Jam sold in the United States due to the presence of carmoisine, a food color additive that is not approved for use in U.S. food products. This FDA Class II recall affects jam that was manufactured in India and distributed in California.
The affected product can be identified by UPC 8 904288 626322 and batch number 4F1101, with a best-before date of 10.06.26. No illnesses or injuries have been reported associated with this product.
Consumers who have purchased this jam should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. For questions, contact Mangalm LLC at 925-302-6025 or [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Tops Strawberry Jam INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Strawberry Pulp 30%, Gelling Agent (Pectin - INS 440), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid - INS 330), Preservative (Sodium Benzoate - INS 211, Potassium Metabisulphite - INS 224), Food Colour (Carmoisine - INS 122), Nature Identical Flavouring
- Manufacturer
- Mangalm LLC
- Category
- Food — Preserves / Jam
- Hazard
- unapproved-color-additive
- carmoisine
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)
- UPC: 8 904288 626322 Batch No.: 4F1101 Best Before: 10.06.26
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
- CA
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