CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sunrise Foods Saffron (Kasvbha) recalled by Phil-Am Trading
Phil-Am Trading is recalling Sunrise Foods Saffron (Kasvbha), distributed in New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 11 Mar 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2032-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70790
- Recalling firm
- Phil-Am Trading, Jersey City, NJ
- Brand
- Sunrise
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Mar 2015
- FDA classified
- 24 Apr 2015
- Reported
- 6 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 11 Mar 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | Classified by FDA | +44 days |
| 6 May 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains unallowable dyes: 16255 - Ponceau 4R (E124 - Acid Red 18 and 15510 - Orange II - Acid Orange 7; and undeclared FD&C Yellow #5.
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
Sunrise Foods Saffron (Kasvbha), Net Wt. 1 oz. (29g), Product of the Philippines, Manufactured by: Sunrise Native Foods Product, GMC May-Tamo Bagungbayan Teresa, Rizal, Philippines
Where it was distributed
NJ and NY
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains unallowable dyes: 16255 - Ponceau 4R (E124 - Acid Red 18 and 15510 - Orange II - Acid Orange 7; and undeclared FD&C Yellow #5.
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 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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