Prima Foods International Recalls BarbaCuban 455 Everything Sauce Over Undeclared Quinine
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Prima Foods International, Inc. is recalling over 12,000 bottles of BarbaCuban 455 Everything Sauce distributed in Florida due to the presence of undeclared quinine.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Florida. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Prima Foods International, Inc., based in Ocala, Florida, has initiated a voluntary recall of its BarbaCuban 455 Everything Sauce (Original). The recall was issued after it was determined that the product contains quinine, an ingredient that was not declared on the product labeling. The FDA has designated this as a Class III recall.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 12,214 units of BarbaCuban 455 Everything Sauce (Original). The affected products were distributed in Florida and include the following packaging sizes:
- 12 oz (355 ml) glass bottles (packaged in 12x12 fl oz and 6x12 fl oz cases)
- 1 gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs (packaged in 4x1 gallon cases)
- 1/2 gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs (packaged in 4x1/2 gallon cases)
Product Identification Details:
- UPC Code: 7 19660 00091 5
- Kehe Case Code: 1 99284 27227 9
- Lot Codes: #171/24, #172/24, #190/24, #213/24, #214/24, #218/24, #221/24, #390/24, #331/24, #337/24, #009/25, #051/25, #133/25, #163/25, #170/25, #182/25, #251/25, #282/25
- Best By Dates: 12/2025 through 05/2027
- Recall Number: H-0443-2026
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected BarbaCuban 455 Everything Sauce should check the lot codes and best-by dates on the packaging to determine if their product is part of the recall. The firm initiated the notification process via letter on December 17, 2025.
Why This Matters
This recall is necessary because the product contains quinine, which is not listed on the ingredient label. Accurate labeling is critical for consumer safety, especially for individuals who may have sensitivities or medical reasons to avoid quinine.
Source
Information provided by the FDA (Event ID: 98196).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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