CLASS III Food recall · Reported 28 Apr 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa Lanka
USA Lanka is recalling Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 30 Mar 2021 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
- F-0449-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87610
- Recalling firm
- USA Lanka, Elmont, NY
- Brand
- Motha
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Mar 2021
- FDA classified
- 21 Apr 2021
- Reported
- 28 Apr 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Strawberries
Timeline
| 30 Mar 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Apr 2021 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 28 Apr 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Jelly contains undeclared FD&C Red #40
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
Motha Jelly Crystals Strawberry Flavoured Jelly , Net Wt. 100g
Where it was distributed
NY, MA, MD, CT, CA, PA, MS, NC, NJ, TX
CaliforniaConnecticutMassachusettsMarylandMississippiNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaTexas
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Jelly contains undeclared FD&C Red #40
Which lots are affected?
EXP: 08/15/2022, UPC#: 4792551000016, BATCH#: C0825 B
Where was it sold?
NY, MA, MD, CT, CA, PA, MS, NC, NJ, TX
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
4 other products · FDA event 87610This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa Lanka.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa LankaMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states | |
| CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Orange Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa LankaMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states | |
| CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly recalledMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states | |
| CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Mango Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa LankaMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states |
More recalls from USA Lanka
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Mango Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa LankaMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly recalledMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Orange Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa LankaMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly recalled by Usa LankaMotha | USA Lanka | Undeclared Allergens | 10 states |
Other Strawberries recalls
All 160| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Triple Berry Blend Strawberries, Blackberries & Blueberries recalled | Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur | E. coli | AR |
| Food | CLASS II | Flexible food pouch (3-layer foil, spouted, #CP6088) recalledFlexible | Cheer Pack | Foreign Material | OR |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Strawberry Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Mango-Pina-Strawberry Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy Mango-Pina-Strawberry | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Dairy House Ingredient Systems Strawberry Dairy Powder 05#5072 recalled | International Food Products | Salmonella | OK, TN, TX |