Estrella passion fruit drink does not declare FD&C Red 40

Plain-English summary

Estrella Bebida de Parcha (Passion Fruit Drink) from Refresqueria Estrella Inc., in 14 fl oz (413 mL), 64 fl oz (1,920 mL) and 120 fl oz (3.54 L) plastic bottles marked keep refrigerated, is being recalled. The action covers 2,111 units in total: 1,291 of the 14 oz size, 114 of the 64 oz size and 706 of the 120 oz size.

The stated reason is undeclared FD&C Red 40. The FDA classified the action as Class III, its least serious classification, which is applied where use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Affected product spans the April and May production lot codes listed in the recall notice, including 12426, 13126 and 13426. Distribution was in Puerto Rico only.

Consumers who are sensitive to this colour additive should not drink the product and should return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product

ESTRELLA, Bebida de Parcha (Passion Fruit Drink), multiple sizes, 14 OZ.FL. (413 ML), 64 OZ.FL (1,920mL), 120 OZ.FL. (3.54LT.) 14 OZ.FL Plastic Bottles packed in cases of 25 bottles. KEEP REFRIGIRATED.

Manufacturer

Refresqueria Estrella Inc.

Category

Food — Beverage

Hazard

• undeclared-color-additive
• red-40
• labeling-error
• class-iii

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