Prima Foods International Recalls BarbaCuban Mojo Marinade Over Undeclared Quinine
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Prima Foods International, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for BarbaCuban 90 Miles to Mojo Marinade due to undeclared quinine. The product was distributed in Florida.
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What Happened
Prima Foods International, Inc., based in Ocala, Florida, has initiated a voluntary recall of BarbaCuban 90 Miles to Mojo Marinade. The recall was triggered because the product contains quinine, an ingredient that was not declared on the product labeling. This is a Class III recall, which was firm-initiated on December 17, 2025.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 12,214 total units of BarbaCuban 90 Miles to Mojo Marinade distributed in Florida. Affected packaging includes 12 oz glass bottles, 1 gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs, and 1/2 gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs.
Product Details:
- Brand/Product: BarbaCuban 90 Miles to Mojo Marinade
- UPC Code: 7 19660 00096 0
- Lot Codes: #225/24, #289/24, #347/24, #023/25, #036/25, #128/25, #202/25, #246/25, #323/25
- Best By Dates: 02/2026 through 05/2027
- Packaging Configurations: 12x12 fl oz, 6x12 fl oz, 4x1 gallon, and 4x1/2 gallons
- Recall Number: H-0444-2026
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected marinade should check the lot codes and best-by dates printed on the packaging. Consumers may contact Prima Foods International, Inc. at 606 Sw 13th St, Ocala, FL 34471-0620 regarding the recall.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because it addresses the omission of quinine from the ingredient list. Accurate labeling is required to ensure consumers are fully informed of the substances present in food products.
Source
Information provided by the FDA (Recall Event ID: 98196).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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