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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

USA LANKA INC: Motha Jelly Crystals Recalled for Undeclared and Unapproved Food Dyes

Agency Publication Date: April 21, 2021
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Summary

USA LANKA INC is recalling 2,106 units of Motha Jelly Crystals in various fruit flavors including Mixed Fruit, Black Currant, Mango, Strawberry, and Orange. These products contain food coloring dyes that are either not declared on the label (FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1, and Red #40) or are not approved for use in the United States (Carmoisine/Acid Red 14). Consumers should not eat these jellies and should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

The products contain undeclared food dyes which can cause serious allergic reactions or sensitivities in certain individuals. Additionally, some flavors contain Carmoisine, a color additive that is not approved by the FDA for use in food in the United States.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 100g boxes of Motha Jelly Crystals in Mixed Fruit, Black Currant, Mango, Strawberry, or Orange flavors.
  2. For Mixed Fruit flavor, look for UPC 4792551000405, Batch C0818 B, and expiration date 08/15/2022.
  3. For Black Currant flavor, look for UPC 4792551000047, Batch C0219 A, and expiration date 02/18/2022.
  4. For Mango flavor, look for UPC 4792551000344, Batch C0523, and expiration date 05/22/2022.
  5. For Strawberry flavor, look for UPC 4792551000016, Batch C0825 B, and expiration date 08/15/2022.
  6. For Orange flavor, look for UPC 4792551000313, Batch C0519, and expiration date 05/18/2022.
  7. Immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact USA LANKA INC for more information.
  8. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly (100g)
UPC Codes:
4792551000405
Lot Numbers:
C0818 B (Exp: 08/15/2022)
Date Ranges: 08/15/2022
Product: Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly (100g)
UPC Codes:
4792551000047
Lot Numbers:
C0219 A (Exp: 02/18/2022)
Date Ranges: 02/18/2022
Product: Motha Jelly Crystals - Mango Flavoured Jelly (100g)
UPC Codes:
4792551000344
Lot Numbers:
C0523 (Exp: 05/22/2022)
Date Ranges: 05/22/2022
Product: Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly (100g)
UPC Codes:
4792551000016
Lot Numbers:
C0825 B (Exp: 08/15/2022)
Date Ranges: 08/15/2022
Product: Motha Jelly Crystals - Orange Flavoured Jelly (100g)
UPC Codes:
4792551000313
Lot Numbers:
C0519 (Exp: 05/18/2022)
Date Ranges: 05/18/2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87610
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: USA LANKA INC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5 products (271 units; 268 units; 557 units; 577 units; 433 units)
Distributed To: New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas

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