CLASS III Food recall · Reported 1 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored recalled by Turkana Food

Turkana Food is recalling Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored, distributed in New York. The recall was initiated on 15 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesNone

Quantity recalled18 cases (12 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-2489-2014
FDA event ID: 68905
Recalling firm: Turkana Food, Kenilworth, NJ
Brand: Tunas Turkish
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Jul 2014
FDA classified: 19 Sep 2014
Reported: 1 Oct 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Other

Timeline

15 Jul 2014	Recall initiated by company
19 Sep 2014	Classified by FDA	+66 days
1 Oct 2014	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

Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored contains Ponceau 4R which is an unapproved color in the US.

Product as listed by the FDA

Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored, Net Wt. 14.11 oz., US Importer and Distributor: Turkana Food, Inc., Exporter: Tunas Food Industry, UPC 86925940080

Where it was distributed

New York

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Tunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored contains Ponceau 4R which is an unapproved color in the US.

Which lots are affected?

None

Where was it sold?

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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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