Why it was recalled
This recall has been initiated because the laboratory analysis indicates that the product contains FD & C Red #3, and Yellow #5 which are not declared on the ingredient statement on the product label.
Product description
Nicomex Velitas Candies Candles Net. Wt. 2 oz (56.7 gms) Distributed by Nicomex Inc. 88 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
UPC 884678102323
Where it was sold
NJ and NY.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0467-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 23, 2015
- FDA report date
- Jan 13, 2016
- Quantity
- 316 packages (2 ounce units)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Nicomex Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0467-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Passaic
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 72826
- Address
- 88 1st St
- Code information
- UPC 884678102323
- Postal code
- 07055-6406
- Report date
- Jan 13, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0467-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Nicomex Inc.
- Product quantity
- 316 packages (2 ounce units)
- Termination date
- Aug 14, 2017
- Reason for recall
- This recall has been initiated because the laboratory analysis indicates that the product contains FD & C Red #3, and Yellow #5 which are not declared on the ingredient statement on the product label.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Nicomex Velitas Candies Candles Net. Wt. 2 oz (56.7 gms) Distributed by Nicomex Inc. 88 First Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
- Distribution pattern
- NJ and NY.
- Recall initiation date
- Nov 23, 2015
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jan 7, 2016