CLASS III Food recall · Reported 21 Aug 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fox's u-bet Sugar-Free Chocolate Flavored Syrup recalled by Subco Foods

Subco Foods is recalling Fox's u-bet Sugar-Free Chocolate Flavored Syrup, distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 9 Jul 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot #24131
Quantity recalled137 cases

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-1704-2024
FDA event ID
94982
Recalling firm
Subco Foods, West Chicago, IL
Brand
Fox's
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
9 Jul 2024
FDA classified
9 Aug 2024
Reported
21 Aug 2024
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Chocolate

Timeline

9 Jul 2024Recall initiated by company
9 Aug 2024Classified by FDA+31 days
21 Aug 2024Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Customer complaint for bloated bottles. Testing and examination of these lots has revealed they did not meet specifications, including elevated pH and water activity levels. This may be indicative of microbiological activity, and concurrent risk of food-borne illness.

Product as listed by the FDA

Fox's u-bet Sugar-Free Chocolate Flavored Syrup, 18oz, UPC 070216246004, 12 retail units per wholesale case

Where it was distributed

CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY

ConnecticutDelawareMarylandNew JerseyNew York

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Customer complaint for bloated bottles. Testing and examination of these lots has revealed they did not meet specifications, including elevated pH and water activity levels. This may be indicative of microbiological activity, and concurrent risk of food-borne illness.

Which lots are affected?

Lot #24131

Where was it sold?

CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 94982

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fox's u-bet Vanilla Flavored Syrup recalled by Subco Foods.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IIIFox's u-bet Vanilla Flavored Syrup recalled by Subco FoodsFox'sSubco FoodsOther5 states

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