El Isleño Sofrito Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #6 Allergen
AC Culinary Group recalls El Isleño Sofrito Gourmet in Puerto Rico due to undeclared FD&C Yellow #6. Check your lot numbers and expiration dates.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Undeclared food allergen FD&C Yellow #6.
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What happened, in plain English
AC Culinary Group LLC is recalling El Isleño Sofrito Gourmet Con Sazon Y Achiote because the label does not declare FD&C Yellow #6, a potential allergen. The affected products were sold exclusively in Puerto Rico. Consumers should check their pantry for specific lot numbers and expiration dates to see if they are part of this recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23908-el-isle-o-sofrito-recalled-for-undeclared-yellow-6-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23908-el-isle-o-sofrito-recalled-for-undeclared-yellow-6-allergen · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1847-2016
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“El Isleño Sofrito Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #6 Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23908-el-isle-o-sofrito-recalled-for-undeclared-yellow-6-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-1847-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1847-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains FD&C Yellow #6 but fails to list it on the ingredient label. This undeclared allergen poses a risk to individuals who are allergic or sensitive to this dye, as they may unknowingly consume it.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Puerto Rico who purchased El Isleño Sofrito Gourmet Con Sazon Y Achiote, particularly those with sensitivities or allergies to FD&C Yellow #6. The recall affects specific lots distributed within the region.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for El Isleño Sofrito Gourmet Con Sazon Y Achiote in 12 oz or 32 oz packages. Check the label for 'Keep Refrigerated' and 'Hecho en Puerto Rico'. The 12 oz units have LOT 28J with EXP 12/16. The 32 oz units have LOT 31R JN with EXP 09/16.
- Brand
El Isleño- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if your package matches the lot numbers (28J for 12oz, 31R JN for 32oz) and expiration dates (12/16 or 09/16).
Contact Manufacturer
Since the remedy is not stated in the record, contact AC Culinary Group LLC for further instructions on returns or refunds.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Puerto Rico.
FDA distribution: “Puerto Rico only.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Puerto Rico.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 11 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Where were these products sold?
The recall distribution pattern is limited to Puerto Rico only.
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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-1847-2016 (June 30, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1847-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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