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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Beverages

Charles Boggini Beverage Bases Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites and Colors

Agency Publication Date: June 3, 2024
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Summary

Charles Boggini Company Llc has recalled approximately 2,863 gallons of beverage bases, including Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavoring Base, and Yellow Lemonade. These products were found to contain undeclared sulfites and artificial colors, specifically FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Yellow No. 5, which were not listed on the product labels. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

People who have a severe sensitivity or allergy to sulfites or specific artificial colors (Red 40 or Yellow 5) may experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Charles Boggini Company beverage bases, specifically Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavoring Base, and Yellow Lemonade/Yellow Lemonade X, distributed in 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers.
  2. Check your packaging for the following lot numbers: Pink Lemonade (1-017), Cola Flavoring Base (9-330, 9-348, 1-013, 1-036, 1-097), Yellow Lemonade X (1-015), and Yellow Lemonade (1-065).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Charles Boggini Company Llc for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Charles Boggini Pink Lemonade
Variants: 1 U.S. Gallon, 5 U.S. Gallons
Lot Numbers:
1-017

Reason for recall: Undeclared FD&C Red No. 40

Product: Charles Boggini Company Cola Flavoring Base
Variants: 1 gallon jugs, 5 gallon pails
Lot Numbers:
9-330
9-348
1-013
1-036
1-097

Reason for recall: Undeclared sulfites

Product: Charles Boggini Company Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade X
Variants: 1 gallon, 5 gallons, Yellow Lemonade, Yellow Lemonade X
Lot Numbers:
1-015
1-065

Reason for recall: Undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94334
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Charles Boggini Company Llc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (28 gallons; 2723 gallons; 112 Gallons)
Distributed To: Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, Nevada, California

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