Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tiffany Food Corp Hexing Haw Balls candy recall: Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R

Recall published last month

Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R

The hazard: Mislabelling or misbranding

This is a packaging mix-up rather than a safety failure in the food itself — the wrong label, lid or sleeve went onto the product.

What the notice says: Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R

Why it matters: The product carries the wrong label, the wrong lid or the wrong packaging. The food inside is generally fine; the problem is that the package describes something else, which defeats anyone relying on it.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

There is no illness associated with mislabelling itself. The exception is where the undeclared contents include an allergen, in which case treat it as an allergen recall and watch for the reaction that person normally has.

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-1387-2026
Published
September 23, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Tiffany Food Corp
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
38 cartons
Distribution
Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Best Before 10/01/2026
UPC codes
6920603810025

Products covered by this recall

Hexing Haw Balls candy; packaged in 200g/0.44 lb./7.05 oz clear plastic bag; Ingredients: haw, white sugar, water.; Serving suggestion: ready to eat. Storage: keep in cool and dry place and keep tightly closed in refrigerator after opening.; PRODUCT OF CHINA; UPC 6 920603 810025

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 6920603810025

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 10
  • 01
  • 2026 — 38 cartons

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • OF CHINA

Package size

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

  • 0.44 lb
  • 7.05 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 Mislabelled

Tiffany Food Corp — This is a packaging mix-up rather than a safety failure in the food itself — the wrong label, lid or sleeve went onto the product.

  1. Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.
  2. Keep a photo of the mismatched label, which makes the refund conversation much shorter.
  3. Check the lot code on your pack — these mix-ups are usually confined to a short production window.
  4. If the undeclared contents include an allergen, treat it as an allergen recall and stop serving it to anyone affected.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Tiffany Food Corp — 2042 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11207-3430

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Tiffany Food Corp candy & chocolate recalled?

Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R Unapproved dye Ponceau 4R

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 6920603810025; best-by date 10 or 01; model number OF CHINA. 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 to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and others.

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