CLASS II Food recall · Reported 24 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Marky's Puto Seko Special recalled by Lee'S Food
Lee'S Food is recalling Marky's Puto Seko Special, distributed in New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 13 Nov 2015 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-0596-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72884
- Recalling firm
- Lee'S Food, Fairfield, NJ
- Brand
- Marky's Puto
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Nov 2015
- FDA classified
- 16 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 24 Feb 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 13 Nov 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +95 days |
| 24 Feb 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lee Food Corporation is recalling Marky's Puto Seko Special because the product contains undeclared colors, FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 and also unallowable dye - Amaranth (E123).
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
Marky's Puto Seko Special, Net Wt. 200 GMS
Where it was distributed
NJ and NY
Questions about this recall
Is Marky's Puto Seko Special recalled?
Yes. Lee'S Food recalled Marky's Puto Seko Special on 13 Nov 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0596-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Lee Food Corporation is recalling Marky's Puto Seko Special because the product contains undeclared colors, FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 and also unallowable dye - Amaranth (E123).
Which lots are affected?
Lot #LO318MO35C15 with best before date of 4/10/2016
Where was it sold?
NJ and 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 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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