Recall of 52USA Popping Boba Strawberry Flavor
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Guangdong Zonegoing Food Co., LTD is voluntarily recalling 5,196 units of 52USA brand Popping Boba Strawberry Flavor due to unapproved colors in the product.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 13, 2026 and geographically references New York. Its severity classification of "medium" 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
Guangdong Zonegoing Food Co., LTD is recalling the product because it contains unapproved colors, specifically tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5), sunset yellow (FD&C Yellow 6), and allura red (FD&C Red 40).
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is 52USA brand POPPING BOBA; STRAWBERRY FLAVOR; Net wt: 7 lb (3.2kg); UPC: 8 10185 42123 7; Lot Numbers: 20250813; Expiration Date: Feb 8, 2027. A total of 5,196 units are affected, distributed in NY.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the distributor, Felicific Inc., at Queens, NY 11435, for information on returns or refunds. This recall was initiated via E-Mail.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses potential health risks from unapproved food additives, which could lead to temporary adverse effects, as classified by the FDA as a Class II recall.
Source
Attribution: FDA Recall Number H-0676-2026. For more information, visit the FDA website at https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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