Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops NET WT. 2.5oz

Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Candy El Pecas Mango Chile and Watermelon Flavor due to undeclared Yellow #5 and Red #40.

Recall #: F-0027-2016
Affected scope: 135 dozen boxes
Initiated: July 10, 2015

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Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. recalled Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops NET WT. 2.5oz - a moderate-severity action.

Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops NET WT. 2.5oz was recalled by Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. in October 21, 2015. Reason: Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Candy El Pecas Mango Chile and Watermelon Flavor due to undeclared…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0027-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Candy El Pecas Mango Chile and Watermelon Flavor due to undeclared….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 21, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0027-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops NET WT. 2.5oz

Reason for recall

Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Candy El Pecas Mango Chile and Watermelon Flavor due to undeclared Yellow #5 and Red #40.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0027-2016
Date reported	October 21, 2015
Date initiated	July 10, 2015
Recalling firm	Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc.
Firm location	Chula Vista, CA
Affected scope	135 dozen boxes
Distribution	U.S. distribution to the following; AZ. No foreign distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Candy El Pecas Paleta de Sandia watermelon lollipops NET WT. 2.5oz. Recalled by Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc.. Units affected: 135 dozen boxes.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Perez Casas Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Candy El Pecas Mango Chile and Watermelon Flavor due to undeclared Yellow #5 and Red #40.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0027-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: U.S. distribution to the following; AZ. No foreign distribution..

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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