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

Lot, batch or date codesBest Before 10/01/2026
Quantity recalled38 cartons

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
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 2026Recall initiated by company
17 Sep 2026Classified by FDA+20 days
23 Sep 2026Published 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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