Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Refresqueria Estrella Inc. Estrella, Bebida de Parcha , multiple sizes recall: Undeclared FD&C Red 40

Recall published 4 months ago

Undeclared FD&C Red 40

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

What the notice says: Undeclared FD&C Red 40

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0913-2026
Published
June 17, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Refresqueria Estrella Inc.
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
Total: 2,111---14 oz-1,291, 64 oz-114 and 120 oz -706
Distribution
Puerto Rico
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
May Production Lot Code:12426, 13126, 13426. 4/8/2026 Expiration Date: 4/8/2026, 5/8/2026, 6/8/2026, 11/8/2026, 11/8/2026, 14-08-2026, 14-08-2026 April Production Lot Code: 9226, 9626, 9826, 9926, 10326, 10626, 11026, 11126, 11326, 11826, 11926, 12026 Expiration Date:2/7/2026, 6/7/2026, 8/7/2026, 9/7/2026, 13-07-2026, 16-07-2026, 16-07-2026, 20-07-2026, 21-07-2026, 22-07-2026, 23-07-2026, 23-07-2026, 28-07-2026, 29-07-2026 30-07-2026 March Production Lot Code:6126, 6426, 7026, 9926, 8326, 8226, 8626, 9026 Expiration Date: 2/6/2026, 5/6/2026, 11/6/2026, 20-06-2026, 23-06-2026, 24-06-2026, 27-06-2026, 30-06-2026

Products covered by this recall

ESTRELLA, Bebida de Parcha (Passion Fruit Drink), multiple sizes, 14 OZ.FL. (413 ML), 64 OZ.FL (1,920mL), 120 OZ.FL. (3.54LT.) 14 OZ.FL Plastic Bottles packed in cases of 25 bottles. KEEP REFRIGIRATED.

Check your product

The notice names 28 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 12426
  • 13126
  • 13426. 4
  • 9226
  • 9626
  • 9826
  • 9926
  • 10326
  • 10626
  • 11026
  • 11126
  • 11326
  • 11826
  • 11926
  • 6126
  • 6426
  • 7026
  • 8326
  • 8226
  • 8626

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 2026
  • 11
  • 20-06-2026

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 14 OZ
  • 413 ML
  • 64 OZ
  • 920 mL
  • 120 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Refresqueria Estrella Inc. — The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  3. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.
  4. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Refresqueria Estrella Inc. — Urb Santa Juanita Cc-14, Bayamon, PR, 00956-4634

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Refresqueria Estrella Inc. fresh produce recalled?

Undeclared FD&C Red 40 Undeclared FD&C Red 40

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 12426, 13126, 13426. 4; best-by date 2026 or 11. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Puerto Rico.

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