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Assorted Non-Pareil Seeds; Ozone Confectioners, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407. Non-Pareil Seeds, 10 LBS. Net

Reported: May 1, 2013 Initiated: March 7, 2013 #F-1343-2013 481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.) units

Ozone Confection & Bakers Supply Co. issued this FDA Food recall on May 1, 2013. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.) units are affected. The recall was issued because: Undeclared FD&C Colors Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1 and Blue #2.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1343-2013) was formally reported on May 1, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 7, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ozone Confection & Bakers Supply Co. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Elmwood Park, NJ. Federal records indicate 481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.) units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Undeclared FD&C Colors Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1 and Blue #2. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusets and New Hampshire and Maryland.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 13 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Assorted Non-Pareil Seeds; Ozone Confectioners, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407. Non-Pareil Seeds, 10 LBS. Net

Reason for Recall

Undeclared FD&C Colors Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1 and Blue #2.

Details

Units Affected
481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.)
Distribution
Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusets and New Hampshire and Maryland.
Location
Elmwood Park, NJ

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-1343-2013
Date reported May 1, 2013
Date initiated March 7, 2013
Recalling firm Ozone Confection & Bakers Supply Co.
Units affected 481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.)
Distribution Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusets and New Hampshire and Maryland.

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

Scale of Impact

481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.) units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Assorted Non-Pareil Seeds; Ozone Confectioners, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407. Non-Pareil Seeds, 10 LBS. Net. Recalled by Ozone Confection & Bakers Supply Co.. Units affected: 481 boxes (net wt 10 Lbs.).
Why was this product recalled?
Undeclared FD&C Colors Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #3, Red #40, Blue #1 and Blue #2.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 1, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1343-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusets and New Hampshire and Maryland..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1343-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).