Estrella passion fruit drink does not declare FD&C Red 40
Estrella Bebida de Parcha (Passion Fruit Drink) in three sizes is being recalled because of undeclared FD&C Red 40. A total of 2,111 units 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 graded this Class III and the defect is an undeclared colour additive rather than a major allergen or pathogen, which the rubric places in the 1-2 band.
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
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 (20)
- May Production Lot Code:12426
- 13126
- 13426. 4/8/2026 Expiration Date: 4/8/2026
- 5/8/2026
- 6/8/2026
- 11/8/2026
- 14-08-2026
- 14-08-2026 April Production Lot Code: 9226
- 9626
- 9826
- 9926
- 10326
- 10626
- 11026
- 11126
- 11326
- 11826
- 11926
- 12026 Expiration Date:2/7/2026
- 6/7/2026
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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