SB FOOD LLC Recalls Yoyo Gummy Grape Plus Flavor Over Unallowed Color Additive
SB FOOD LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of 100 cases of Yoyo Gummy Grape Plus Flavor because the product contains Carmoisine (E122), a color additive not permitted for use.
What Happened
SB FOOD LLC has voluntarily initiated a recall of Yoyo Gummy Grape Plus Flavor snacks. The recall was prompted by the discovery that the products contain Carmoisine (E122) - Acid Red 14, which is an unallowed color additive in the United States. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the following product:
- Product Name: Yoyo Gummy Grape Plus Flavor
- Packaging: 2.8 Oz (80g) plastic bags, 24 bags per case
- Quantity: 100 cases
- Code Information: 11/11/24
- Recall Number: H-0529-2026
The affected products were distributed to the following states: Arkansas (AR), Georgia (GA), Iowa (IA), Indiana (IN), Kentucky (KY), Maryland (MD), Minnesota (MN), Nebraska (NE), New York (NY), Ohio (OH), Pennsylvania (PA), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Virginia (VA), and Washington (WA).
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected Yoyo Gummy Grape Plus Flavor should not consume the product. Consumers may contact SB FOOD LLC at their Silver Spring, MD address (107 Delford Ave, 20904-3403) for further information regarding the recall and potential returns.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because the product contains a color additive that has not been approved for use in food within the United States. A Class II classification indicates that exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Source
Information provided by the FDA (Event ID: 98385).
Source: FDA Official Notice