Gacen¿iga Cuban loaf cake recalled for undeclared Yellow #5 dye
Gacenéiga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic contains FD&C Yellow #5 food coloring that is not listed on the package label. This undeclared ingredient may pose a risk to people with sensitivities or allergies to this dye. The affected product was sold in Florida with Best By dates between December 18, 2025 and March 18, 2026.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your Gacenéiga Cuban Loaf Cake package for a Best By date between 12/18/2025 and 03/18/2026
- Do not eat the cake if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to FD&C Yellow #5
- Return the product to the store where you purchased it for a refund or replacement
- Contact CATAO MARKET LLC if you have questions about your purchase
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Gacen¿iga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic (Net Wt. 24 oz (680g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 24 oz per master case.
- Sold in
- Product distributed only in FL.
- Made for
- All ages
This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 775 master cases
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 7143 N Waterway Dr, Miami, FL, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- H-0412-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Gacen¿iga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic (Net Wt. 24 oz (680g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 24 oz per master case. Undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5 Product identified by Best By dates (12/18/2025 through 03/18/2026) Distribution: Product distributed only in FL. Affected quantity: 775 master cases
- Hazard
- Undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5
4 products in this recall
Gaceniga Cuban loaf cakes recalled for undeclared FD&C Yellow #5
Catao Market is recalling four Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake products, in Classic and Raisins varieties and in full (24 oz) and mini (12 oz) sizes. The labels do not declare FD&C Yellow #5, a color additive that some people are sensitive to. The products were distributed only in Florida, and no injuries have been reported.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- Gacen¿iga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic (Net Wt. 24 oz (680g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 24 oz per m… (this page)H-0412-2026 · 775 master cases
- Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Raisins (Net Wt. 24 oz (680g)) packaged in wax paper placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 24 oz per mas…H-0413-2026 · 520 master cases
- Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Raisins (Net Wt. 12 oz (340g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 12 oz p…H-0414-2026 · 260 master cases (3,120 loaf cakes)
- Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic (Net Wt. 12 oz (340g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 12 oz p…H-0415-2026 · 385 master cases