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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0596-2016/FDA enforcement
Lee's Food Corp·Food·Nov 13, 2015

Marky's Puto Seko Special, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Lee Food Corporation is recalling Marky's Puto Seko Special because the product contains undeclared colors, FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 and also unallowable dye -…

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameLee's Food Corp
Recalling firmLee's Food CorpFairfield, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #LO318MO35C15 with best before date of 4/10/2016
Distribution area
NJNY

NJ and NY

United States

Quantity affected40 cases (54 units per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 24, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0596-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Lee's Food Corp initiated this food recall on November 13, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Lee Food Corporation is recalling Marky's Puto Seko Special because the product contains undeclared colors, FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 and also unallowable dye - Amaranth (E123). The FDA report lists distribution as: NJ and NY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Lee Food Corporation is recalling Marky's Puto Seko Special because the product contains undeclared colors, FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 and also unallowable dye - Amaranth (E123).

Marky's Puto Seko Special, NET WT was made or distributed by Lee's Food Corp in Fairfield, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0596-2016, dated February 24, 2016.

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. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 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

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 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

What is the Marky's Puto Seko Special, NET WT recall?

Lee's Food Corp recalled Marky's Puto Seko Special, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0596-2016. Lee Food Corporation is recalling Marky's Puto Seko Special because the product contains undeclared colors, FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 and also unallowable dye -…

What are the symptoms of Undeclared allergen exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

How quickly can Undeclared allergen symptoms appear?

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared allergen?

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

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.

How do I get a refund from Lee's Food Corp?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0596-2016 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Lee's Food Corp 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-0596-2016. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.