CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tradiciones' Andinas Purple Corn Drink Chicha Morada recalled
JP Trading and Global Imports is recalling Tradiciones' Andinas Purple Corn Drink Chicha Morada, distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 11 Aug 2014 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-2521-2014
- FDA event ID
- 69172
- Recalling firm
- JP Trading and Global Imports, Newark, NJ
- Brand
- Tradiciones' Andinas
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Aug 2014
- FDA classified
- 23 Sep 2014
- Reported
- 1 Oct 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 11 Aug 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 1 Oct 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Tradiciones' Andinas Purple Corn Drink Chicha Morada contains undeclared FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and contains unallowable dye: 16185- Amaranth (E123) - delisted FD & C Red 2.
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
Tradiciones' Andinas Purple Corn Drink Chicha Morada, Net Wt: 33,81 Fl. oz. (1 Lt.), Distributed by: JP Trading and Global Imports LLc, Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 242-3143, Toll free (888) 606 PERU, NDC 854219002795
Where it was distributed
CT, NJ and NY
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Tradiciones' Andinas Purple Corn Drink Chicha Morada contains undeclared FD & C Blue #1, Yellow #5 and contains unallowable dye: 16185- Amaranth (E123) - delisted FD & C Red 2.
Which lots are affected?
a) ML:N.CH Lot 08-14 with expiry date 04/05/2015 and b) ML:N.CH lot 09-14 with expiry date 05/05/2015
Where was it sold?
CT, 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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