Imported Strawberry Jam Recalled for Containing an Unapproved Color

Mangalm LLC of Newark, California, United States of America is recalling all /Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Products, because it contains carmoisine, (also know as FDA Red #10 and Azorubine.  It is designated E-122 in the EU) which is an unapproved color additive in the US.    The issue was discovered during an FDA inspection.  This product was imported from India, where the color is approved for use.

In an FDA background document:

Azorubine (carmoisine): This color was listed in 1939 as Ext. D&C Red No. 10 for

use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics and provisionally listed for these uses

in 1960, but was delisted in 1963 because no party was interested in supporting the

studies needed to establish safety. This color additive has never been approved by

FDA for use in food.

The color is approved for use in the EU, but must have a warning on the label indicating that  E122 could potentially increase symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mangalm-llc-recalls-tops-mixed-fruit-jam-and-tops-strawberry-jam-product-because-possible-health
Mangalm LLC Recalls Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 07, 2025
FDA Publish Date:   November 18, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Carmoisine
Company Name:  MANGALM LLC
Brand Name:  Tops
Product Description:  Mixed Fruit Jam and Strawberry Jam

Company Announcement

Mangalm LLC of Newark, California, United States of America is recalling all /Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Products, because it contains carmoisine, which is an unapproved color additive, that can present health concern to consumers.

Tops Mixed Fruit Jam (475g) batch #4F1101 with best before date of 10/06/2026, and Tops Strawberry Jam (475g) batch #4F1101 with best before date of 10/06/2026 were distributed to Utah, Portland, Washington and California.

Specific products for recalls are: Tops Mixed Fruit Jam (475g) batch #4F1101 with best before due date of 10/06/2026 and Tops Strawberry Jam (475g) batch #4F1101.

There were no illnesses that have been CONFIRMED to date.

During FDA inspection at manufacturer it determined that. The recall was as the result of Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Products, because it contains carmoisine, which is an unapproved color additive, that can present health concern to consumers. The company has ceased the distribution of the products Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam to be immediately removed from the shopping shelves.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers who have purchased the product described above should not consume it. Instead, they should

Discard the product (or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund).

For questions, contact our consumer hotline at [925-319-7496] or [manglamllc@gmail.com] Monday through Friday [between 9am-5pm]

If you feel unwell after consuming the product, please seek medical attention and mention the product.

About Manglam LLC

Manglam LLC are a wholesale distributor for ready-to-eat sweets and snacks for instant use as well as partially cooked food. Our focus in one ethnic Indian stores and line of products. Our distribution covers whole west coast of United States from San Diego to Seattle and Phoenix to San Francisco. The company is committed to product quality and consumer safety.

Contacts
Media Inquiries: [Ravi Singh], [CEO]
Phone: 203-554-2723
Email: Ravi@manglam.com
Consumer Inquiries: 925-319-7496 or
manglamllc@gmail.com

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