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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published August 28, 2017

Gonzalez Primera Negra Vanilla Flavoring Recall: Coumarin Hazard

Gonzalez Wholesale recalls Primera Negra Artificial Vanilla Flavoring (4oz/8oz) due to coumarin content. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0570-2018FoodGonzalez Wholesale ›
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Recalling firmGONZALEZ WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR,L502 Central Park Dr · Sanford, FL 32771-6672
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What happened, in plain English

Gonzalez Wholesale is recalling Primera Negra Artificial Vanilla Flavoring in 4-ounce and 8-ounce sizes because it contains coumarin. This chemical can be harmful if consumed in large amounts, especially for people with certain health conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20474-gonzalez-primera-negra-vanilla-flavoring-recall-coumarin-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20474-gonzalez-primera-negra-vanilla-flavoring-recall-coumarin-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0570-2018

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“Gonzalez Primera Negra Vanilla Flavoring Recall: Coumarin Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20474-gonzalez-primera-negra-vanilla-flavoring-recall-coumarin-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0570-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0570-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Coumarin is a chemical found in some plants and can be harmful when consumed in large amounts. It is particularly risky for people with liver or kidney problems as it can build up in their bodies and cause health issues.

Who’s affected

People who purchased Primera Negra Artificial Vanilla Flavoring from Gonzalez Wholesale between 2016 and 2017 are affected. Those with liver or kidney issues may be at higher risk due to coumarin's potential toxicity.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Primera Negra Artificial Vanilla Flavoring' with a net weight of 4 ounces or 8 ounces. The lot number is 07 2016 and the expiration date is December 2017.

  • Brand
    Gonzalez Wholesale
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the product name, net weight, lot number (07 2016), and expiration date (Dec 2017) on the label.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Florida.

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FDA distribution: “Florida consignees only.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Florida.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 22 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Aug 28, 201712. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Dec 27, 201723. FDA classified it Class II: Jan 12, 201834. FDA terminated the recall: Jul 3, 2019420172019
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  3. FDA classified it Class II
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0570-2018 (August 28, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0570-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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