Lower riskFood recall · FDA · Published March 30, 2021
Motha Jelly Crystals Recall: Undeclared Dyes in Mixed Fruit Jelly
USA LANKA INC recalls Motha Jelly Crystals due to undeclared and unapproved food dyes. Consumers should check product labels for batch numbers and expiration dates.
“Motha Jelly Crystals Recall: Undeclared Dyes in Mixed Fruit Jelly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14737-motha-jelly-crystals-recall-undeclared-dyes-in-mixed-fruit-jelly. Based on FDA recall #F-0446-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0446-2021%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on March 30, 2021, that USA LANKA INC voluntarily recalled Motha Jelly Crystals due to undeclared food dyes. The product contains FD&C yellow #5, blue #1, and unapproved carmoisine. Consumers should stop consuming the jelly immediately.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Motha
Product: Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g
UPC: 4792551000405
Expiration Date: 08/15/2022
Batch Code: C0818 B
The hazard
The jelly contains undeclared FD&C yellow #5 and blue #1, as well as unapproved carmoisine (E122)/dye 14720/acid red 14. The FDA classified this recall as Class II.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Sungal Jelly Snacks Recall: Undeclared Food Dyes in Product (2026-02-12) and 52USA Popping Boba Recall: Unapproved Food Dyes in Passion Fruit Flavor (2026-04-13). Additional similar recalls include 52USA Popping Boba Mango Flavor Recall: Unapproved Food Dyes Risk (2026-04-13).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the batch number C0818 B and expiration date 08/15/2022. The UPC code is 4792551000405 for identification.
Brand
Motha
Product
Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g
Category
Food
FDA recall event · 5 products
All 5 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
Status
Terminated
Distribution
NY, MA, MD, CT, CA, PA, MS, NC, NJ, TX
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
Class
F-0446-2021
Motha Jelly Crystals - Mixed Fruit Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g,; EXP: 08/15/2022, BATCH#: C0818 B; UPC#: 4792551000405
271 units
Class II
F-0447-2021
Motha Jelly Crystals - Black Currant Flavoured Jelly, Net Wt. 100g; EXP: 02/18/2022, BATCH#: C0219 A; UPC#: 4792551000047
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Official source: FDA Recall #F-0446-2021 (March 30, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0446-2021 to see it in context.
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