FDA recall record

Martinez Imports Botanas Los Mart Velitas Candies, 10 pieces, Packaged & recall — FDA F-1675-2016

NYSDAM sampled 5 products and they were found to contain undeclared colors, Blue #1, Red #3, Red #40, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.

Class IIclassification
F-1675-2016official record ID
Jul 27, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1675-2016
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMartinez Imports, LLC
Report dateJul 27, 2016
Recall initiation dateApr 27, 2016
Quantity14 cases total
LocationPassaic, NJ, United States

Official product description

Botanas Los Mart Velitas Candies, 10 pieces, Packaged & Distributed by: Martinez Imports, 190 Passaic St. Passaic, NJ, UPC 1 82729302105

Why the product was recalled

NYSDAM sampled 5 products and they were found to contain undeclared colors, Blue #1, Red #3, Red #40, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.

Distribution information

NY

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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