New York State Department of Agriculture sampled the product and found undeclared colors in Jakes Candy Spice Drops. The firm was notified on 4/19/2012 via letter from New York.…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.
Action required
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.
Four Brothers Packaging CorporationOak Park, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
Packaging is labeled with a best buy date of 1 year from repackaging date.
Distribution area
MI
MI distribution only...others unknown
United States
Quantity affected
Not provided by the FDA.
Recall initiation
FDA report date: September 5, 2012
FDA recall number
F-2104-2012
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Four Brothers Packaging Corporation initiated this food recall on July 31, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: New York State Department of Agriculture sampled the product and found undeclared colors in Jakes Candy Spice Drops. The firm was notified on 4/19/2012 via letter from New York. FDA conducted follow up and associated inspections on 6/29/12, 7/26/12 and 7/27/12 and determined the labels continued to have the undeclared colors, including FD & C Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue1 and Red 3. The FDA report lists distribution as: MI distribution only...others unknown.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: New York State Department of Agriculture sampled the product and found undeclared colors in Jakes Candy Spice Drops. The firm was notified on 4/19/2012 via letter from New York. FDA conducted follow up and associated inspections on 6/29/12, 7/26/12 and 7/27/12 and determined the labels continued to have the undeclared colors, including FD & C Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue1 and Red 3.
Jakes Spice Drop, Jake's Jelly Spice Drops 3oz, 4.5oz, 5oz, 6oz and 7oz Packages Distributed By… was made or distributed by Four Brothers Packaging Corporation in Oak Park, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2104-2012, dated September 5, 2012.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared allergen
Symptoms to watch for
Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.
When symptoms may appear
Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.
Higher-risk groups
Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.
What to do now
1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.
For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
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What is the Jakes Spice Drop, Jake's Jelly Spice Drops 3oz, 4.5oz, 5oz, 6oz and 7oz Packages Distributed By… recall?
Four Brothers Packaging Corporation recalled Jakes Spice Drop, Jake's Jelly Spice Drops 3oz, 4.5oz, 5oz, 6oz and 7oz Packages Distributed By… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2104-2012. New York State Department of Agriculture sampled the product and found undeclared colors in Jakes Candy Spice Drops. The firm was notified on 4/19/2012 via letter from New York.…
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.
Is the Four Brothers Packaging Corporation recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2104-2012. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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