CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sebastiano s Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups French recalled
Frutarom USA is recalling Sebastiano s Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups French Vanilla Naturally Sugar Free, distributed in Massachusetts. The recall was initiated on 20 Nov 2018 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-0687-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81627
- Recalling firm
- Frutarom USA, West Chester, OH
- Brand
- Sebastiano
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Nov 2018
- FDA classified
- 3 Dec 2018
- Reported
- 12 Dec 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Honey & Syrup
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Dec 2018 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The front panel of the affected products states Naturally Sugar Free, but the product contains sugar.
Product as listed by the FDA
Sebastiano s Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups French Vanilla Naturally Sugar Free, Sweetened with Stevia; 25.4 fl. oz. (750 ml)
Where it was distributed
Distributed to one consignee in Massachusetts.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The front panel of the affected products states Naturally Sugar Free, but the product contains sugar.
Which lots are affected?
Lot# 8447523
Where was it sold?
Distributed to one consignee in Massachusetts.
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 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.
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