Prima Foods International Recalls BarbaCuban Ram Air Red Zesty Ketchup Due to Undeclared Quinine
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Prima Foods International, Inc. has voluntarily recalled over 12,000 units of BarbaCuban Ram Air Red Zesty Ketchup in Florida because the product contains 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 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.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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