CLASS III ONGOING Food recall · Reported 23 Sep 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hexing Haw Balls candy recalled by Tiffany Food
Tiffany Food is recalling Hexing Haw Balls candy, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Aug 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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
- H-1387-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99815
- Recalling firm
- Tiffany Food, Brooklyn, NY
- Brand
- Hexing Haw
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 28 Aug 2026
- FDA classified
- 17 Sep 2026
- Reported
- 23 Sep 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hexing Haw Balls candy; packaged in 200g/0.44 lb./7.05 oz clear plastic bag; Ingredients: haw, white sugar, water.; Serving suggestion: ready to eat. Storage: keep in cool and dry place and keep tightly closed in refrigerator after opening.; PRODUCT OF CHINA; UPC 6 920603 810025
Where it was distributed
AZ, NY, CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, MN, NC, NJ, OH, PA, NY, TN, TX, VA
ArizonaCaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMassachusettsMinnesotaNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R
Which lots are affected?
Best Before 10/01/2026
Where was it sold?
AZ, NY, CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, MN, NC, NJ, OH, PA, NY, TN, TX, VA
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 29 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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