Mini Gaceniga Cuban loaf cake recalled for undeclared FD&C Yellow #5
Catao Market's Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake contains FD&C Yellow #5 (tartrazine), a food dye that is not listed on the package label. This matters because people with tartrazine sensitivity or those avoiding the ingredient cannot identify it from the label. The affected cakes have Best By dates from December 18, 2025 through March 18, 2026 and were distributed in Florida.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Do not eat Mini Gaceniga loaf cake with Best By dates 12/18/2025–03/18/2026
- Return the product to where you bought it for a refund or replacement
- If you have a sensitivity to Yellow #5 and consumed this cake, contact your doctor
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 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 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
- 385 master cases
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 7143 N Waterway Dr, Miami, FL, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- H-0415-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 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 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: 385 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…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… (this page)H-0415-2026 · 385 master cases