Prima Foods International Recalls BarbaCuban White Truffle Sauce Due to Undeclared Quinine
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Prima Foods International, Inc. is recalling over 12,000 units of BarbaCuban Cubama White Truffle Sauce in Florida because the product contains undeclared quinine.
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What Happened
Prima Foods International, Inc., based in Ocala, Florida, has initiated a voluntary recall of its BarbaCuban Cubama White Truffle Sauce. The recall was issued after it was discovered that the product contains quinine, an ingredient that is not declared on the product's labeling.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects a total of 12,214 units of BarbaCuban Cubama White Truffle Sauce distributed within the state of Florida. The affected products are identified by the following details:
- Product Name: BarbaCuban Cubama White Truffle Sauce
- Packaging: 12 oz glass bottles (packed in 12x12 fl oz and 6x12 fl oz cases), 1 gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs (packed 4x1 gallon), and 1/2 gallon HDPE Industrial Plastic Jugs (packed 4x1/2 gallons).
- UPC Code: 7 19660 00190 5
- Lot Code: #233/24
- Best By Date: 02/2026
- Recall Number: H-0447-2026
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected BarbaCuban Cubama White Truffle Sauce should check the packaging for the specified lot code and UPC. Those in possession of the recalled product should discontinue its use. For questions regarding the recall or instructions on product returns, consumers can contact Prima Foods International, Inc. at their Ocala, FL address.
Why This Matters
This is a Class III recall, which indicates that the use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. However, the recall is necessary to address the labeling violation regarding the undeclared presence of quinine.
Source
Information provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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