CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sunbest Natural Lemon Juice recalled by Sunco & Frenchie

Sunco & Frenchie is recalling Sunbest Natural Lemon Juice, distributed in New York. The recall was initiated on 4 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLOT: IHR1
Quantity recalled1736 cases (12 bottles per case)

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-0578-2016
FDA event ID
72862
Recalling firm
Sunco & Frenchie, Clifton, NJ
Brand
Sunbest
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
4 Dec 2015
FDA classified
11 Feb 2016
Reported
17 Feb 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Undeclared Allergens
Product category
Juice

Timeline

4 Dec 2015Recall initiated by company
11 Feb 2016Classified by FDA+69 days
17 Feb 2016Published 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

Lemon juice contains unapproved color and undeclared color.

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

Sunbest Natural Lemon Juice 33.5 Fl. Oz. Distributed by Sunco & Frenchie LLC Clifton, NJ 07011 UPC 089625403007

Where it was distributed

NY

New York

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Lemon juice contains unapproved color and undeclared color.

Which lots are affected?

LOT: IHR1

Where was it sold?

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 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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