What happened
Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Jan 29, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Company
- Kpcm New York Inc.
- Type
- Class II
- Reason
- Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40
- Product
- a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SODIUM CHLORIDE, COLOUR (TARTRAZINE, CARMOSINE, ALLURA RED) CHECK THE LEGAL LIMIT, CONTAINS NO ANIMAL MATTER. E102, E122, E129 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children b.) Preema brand Orange Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in a small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SODIUM CHLORIDE, COLOUR (TARTRAZINE, CARMOSINE, ALLURA RED) CHECK THE LEGAL LIMIT, CONTAINS NO ANIMAL MATTER. E102, E122, E129 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children
- Where it was sold
- NY, MA
- Quantity
- 720 bottles
- Product codes
- a.) EAN: 5021507271194; Batch No.: 3757; Best before 05/2027 b.) EAN: 5021507999463; Batch No.: 3902; Best before 08/2027
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- H-0490-2026
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.