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FDA Food recall · Reported August 20, 2014

Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Cherry LimeadeFlavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavors, Juice from Concentrate 4 fl oz, (118 mL),Manufactured in USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc., www.cool-tropics.com DO NOT MICROWAVE

Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush Cherry Limeade drinks with the listed BEST BY DATES because finished product laboratory results revealed…

Recall #
F-2328-2014
Affected scope
80 cases
Initiated
June 25, 2014
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Manufacturing Solutions International recalled Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Cherry LimeadeFlavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavor… - a moderate-severity action.

Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Cherry LimeadeFlavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavor… was recalled by Manufacturing Solutions International in August 20, 2014. Reason: Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush Cherry Limeade drinks with the lis…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2328-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Manufacturing Solutions International issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush Cherry Limeade drinks with the lis….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 20, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2328-2014 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 - 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.

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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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Cherry LimeadeFlavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavors, Juice from Concentrate 4 fl oz, (118 mL),Manufactured in USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc., www.cool-tropics.com DO NOT MICROWAVE

Reason for recall

Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush Cherry Limeade drinks with the listed BEST BY DATES because finished product laboratory results revealed spoilage type of bacteria and yeasts. The product was released prior to receiving the test results.

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-2328-2014
Date reported August 20, 2014
Date initiated June 25, 2014
Recalling firm Manufacturing Solutions International
Firm location Portage, IN
Affected scope 80 cases
Distribution Product was shipped to the following states: CA, CO, TX, PA, NC, FL, and TN.

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cool Tropics Rips Slush, Cherry LimeadeFlavored 100% Juice No artificial colors or flavors, Juice from Concentrate 4 fl oz, (118 mL),Manufactured in USA for Tropical Paradise, Inc., www.cool-tropics.com DO NOT MICROWAVE. Recalled by Manufacturing Solutions International. Units affected: 80 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
Manufacturing Solutions International is recalling Cool Tropics Rips Slush Cherry Limeade drinks with the listed BEST BY DATES because finished product laboratory results revealed spoilage type of bacteria and yeasts. The product was released prior to receiving the test results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 20, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2328-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was shipped to the following states: CA, CO, TX, PA, NC, FL, and TN..
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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