Prima Foods International Recalls BarbaCuban Ram Air Red Zesty Ketchup Due to Undeclared Quinine

What Happened

Prima Foods International, Inc., based in Ocala, Florida, has initiated a voluntary recall of its BarbaCuban Ram Air Red Zesty Ketchup. The recall was issued because the product contains quinine, an ingredient that was not declared on the product packaging. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated this as a Class III recall, a category used when a product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects a total of 12,214 units distributed within the state of Florida. The affected products include various sizes and packaging configurations:

• Product Name: BarbaCuban Ram Air Red Zesty Ketchup
• Sizes: 12 oz (355 ml) glass bottles, 1-gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs, and 1/2-gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs.
• Packaging: Cases of 12x12 fl oz, 6x12 fl oz, 4x1 gallon, and 4x1/2 gallons.
• UPC Code: 0 07196 60000 7
• Lot Code: #133/25
• Best By Date: 11/2026

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased the affected BarbaCuban Ram Air Red Zesty Ketchup are advised to check the lot codes and expiration dates on their bottles or jugs. If the product matches the recalled lot (#133/25), it should not be consumed. For more information regarding the recall or potential refunds, consumers can contact Prima Foods International, Inc. at 606 Sw 13th St, Ocala, FL 34471-0620.

Why This Matters

This recall is necessary to ensure that all ingredients are accurately disclosed on food labels, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about the products they ingest.

Source

Information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0446-2026.