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
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 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +69 days |
| 17 Feb 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
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
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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