CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cinnamon Drink Mix recalled by Ethnic International Holding
Ethnic International Holding is recalling Cinnamon Drink Mix, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1066-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64361
- Recalling firm
- Ethnic International Holding, Cranbury, NJ
- Brand
- Cinnamon
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Dec 2012
- FDA classified
- 11 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 20 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 27 Dec 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +74 days |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.
Product as listed by the FDA
CINNAMON DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Tarcin Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int. Holding Inc. 4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Tel. 609-395-8513. Picture of cinnamon sticks on label.
Where it was distributed
Connecticut, Georgia, Massachussets, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Virginia.
ConnecticutGeorgiaMarylandNew JerseyNew YorkTennesseeVirginia
Questions about this recall
Is Cinnamon Drink Mix recalled?
Yes. Ethnic International Holding recalled Cinnamon Drink Mix on 27 Dec 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1066-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Yoruk Prens brand drink mix flavored Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Cinnamon and Rosehip. We were informed that these products include some colorants, which are not allowed to use in the USA as per a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets sample analysis.
Which lots are affected?
Expiration date 1/04/2013.
Where was it sold?
Connecticut, Georgia, Massachussets, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Virginia.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from Ethnic International Holding
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Rosehip Drink Mix recalled by Ethnic International HoldingRosehip | Ethnic International Holding | Other | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Apple Drink Mix recalled by Ethnic International Holding | Ethnic International Holding | Other | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Orange Drink Mix recalled by Ethnic International Holding | Ethnic International Holding | Other | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Pomegranate Drink Mix recalled by Ethnic International HoldingPomegranate | Ethnic International Holding | Other | 7 states |
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