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Class II
Gasco Industrial
Recall #F-0730-2013 · Initiated 2012-10-03
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
A seasoning product called 'Sazon con Culantro y Achiote' sold in Puerto Rico contains food dyes (Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Red #40) that were not listed on the label. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning the product could cause health problems but is unlikely to cause serious harm.
Who is at risk
People with allergies or sensitivities to these specific food dyes should be concerned, as they may have avoided this product if the dyes had been properly labeled.
What to do
If you purchased this seasoning in Puerto Rico, check your kitchen for the product. If you have a known allergy to FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6, or Red #40, do not use it and consider contacting your doctor. Otherwise, you can safely discard it or return it to the store.
Product
"Sazon con Culantro y Achiote" (seasoning)
Reason for recall
Undeclared colors: FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow#6 and Red #40
Quantity affected
1221 cases
Distribution
PR only
Lot / code info
100917, 100920, 101110, 101201, 110120, 110503, 110624, 110802, 120224, 120330, 120612, 120821, 120924
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2014-06-20
Recalling firm
Gasco Industrial
Calle A Lote 3
Gurabo, PR 00778
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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