Boba Recall: 52USA Strawberry
Announced 2026-05-06 · FDA
The FDA recalls 52USA brand Popping Boba Strawberry due to unapproved food color additives tartrazine (Yellow 5), sunset yellow (Yellow 6), and allura red (Red 40). A total of 5,196 units were distributed in New York. The product is manufactured in China; lot number 20250813 and expiration date February 8, 2027 are listed.
| Brand | Guangdong Zonegoing Food Co., LTD |
|---|---|
| Product | 52USA brand POPPING BOBA; STRAWBERRY FLAVOR; Net wt: 7 lb (3.2kg); Ingredients Drinking water, fructose syrup, food additives (hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (E1442), calcium lactate (E327), DL-malic acid (E296), sodium alginate (E401), citric acid (E330), carageenan (EE407), potassium chloride (E508), potassium sorbate (E202), guar gum (E412), trisodium citrate (E331), sucralose (E955), allura red (E129), food flavors.; CONTAINS NO JUICE; Shelf Life: 18 months; Distributed for Felicific Inc., Queens, NY 11435; PRODUCT OF CHINA; UPC 8 10185 42123 7 |
| Reason | Products contain unapproved colors, specifically tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5), sunset yellow (FD&C Yellow 6), and allura red (FD&C Red 40). |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 5196 |
| Distribution | NY |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | Lot Numbers: 20250813 Expiration Date: Feb 8, 2027 |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not consume this product.
- Discontinue use and discard any remaining product or return it to the store for a refund.
- Contact the brand or the FDA for more information and guidance.
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