Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 20, 2014

Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton

Recalling firm: New Japan International, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Product contains unapproved colors, 16185-Amaranth (E123)-Delisted FD&C Red #2, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10, 42000-Malachite Green-Basic Green 4, 4100-Auramine O-Basic…

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jul 21, 2014.

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ProductDried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068
Package size7oz

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Original product description

Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068

Original FDA recall reason

Product contains unapproved colors, 16185-Amaranth (E123)-Delisted FD&C Red #2, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10, 42000-Malachite Green-Basic Green 4, 4100-Auramine O-Basic Yellow 2, and undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1478-2014
Event ID
67327
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 20, 2014
Reported
Feb 26, 2014
Classified
Feb 14, 2014
Terminated
Jul 21, 2014
Quantity
86 units
Location
Commerce, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

CA, FL, WA, VA, TX, UT, NY, MS, KS, MA

FDA source record · F-1478-2014

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