Mixed Fruit Candy recalled over undeclared colors

Recall date

August 3, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Prosperity Resources International, Inc. recalls Mixed Fruit Candy, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Distributed by: Prosperity Resources Int'l, Inc., Product of China, UPC 6 474…

Recall number

F-3250-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Prosperity Resources International, Inc.

Sold / distributed

NY

Why it was recalled

Prosperity Resources is recalling Sun Kee Mixed Fruit Candy because sampling analysis revealed it contains undeclared colors, FD&C Blue #1, Red #40, Yellow #5 and #6 and the product also contains an unallowable dye: 16185 - Amaranth (E123) - delisted FD&C Red #2

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Mixed Fruit Candy, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Distributed by: Prosperity Resources Int'l, Inc., Product of China, UPC 6 47406 02091 3