CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Label reads in part as: "EL Isle¿O***Sofrito Gourmet Con recalled
AC Culinary Group is recalling Label reads in part as: "EL Isle¿O***Sofrito Gourmet Con Sazon Y Achiote***Peso Neto, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 30 Jun 2016 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-1847-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74546
- Recalling firm
- AC Culinary Group, Catano, PR
- Brand
- Label
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 28 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 3 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 3 Aug 2016 | 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
Undeclared food allergen FD&C Yellow #6.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Label reads in part as: "EL ISLE¿O***SOFRITO GOURMET CON SAZON Y ACHIOTE***PESO NETO/NET WT. ***Keep Refrigerated***Marlin Distributors P.O. Box 8763 Bayamon, PR 00960***HECHO EN PUERTO RICO" Product presentations: 12oz and 32oz
Where it was distributed
Puerto Rico only.
Questions about this recall
Is Label reads in part as: "EL Isle¿O***Sofrito Gourmet Con Sazon Y Achiote***Peso Neto recalled?
Yes. AC Culinary Group recalled Label reads in part as: "EL Isle¿O***Sofrito Gourmet Con Sazon Y Achiote***Peso Neto on 30 Jun 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1847-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared food allergen FD&C Yellow #6.
Which lots are affected?
12 oz presentation: LOT: 28J, EXP: 12/16 32 oz presentation: LOT: 31R JN, EXP: 09/16
Where was it sold?
Puerto Rico only.
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.
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