Mini Gaceniga Cuban loaf cake recalled for undeclared Yellow #5 dye
Catao Market LLC is recalling Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake with raisins because the product contains FD&C Yellow #5, a food coloring that is not listed on the label. People with allergies or sensitivities to this dye may have a reaction if they consume the product.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your pantry for affected loaf cakes with Best By dates between 12/18/2025 and 03/18/2026
- Do not eat the product if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Yellow #5
- Discard the product or return it to the store where you purchased it
- Contact Catao Market LLC if you have questions
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 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 per master case.
- Sold in
- Product distributed only in FL.
- Made for
- All ages (0 months and older)
This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 260 master cases (3,120 loaf cakes)
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 7143 N Waterway Dr, Miami, FL, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- H-0414-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 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 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: 260 master cases (3,120 loaf cakes)
- 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…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… (this page)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