FDA-Food2026-02-18Class IIMISBRANDING
Preema brand food color powders recalled for banned dyes and undeclared allergens
What this means
Preema brand Bright Red and Orange Food Colour Powders contain carmoisine, a banned food dye, and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40. These undeclared dyes may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and can affect attention in children. The products were distributed in New York and Massachusetts.
- Stop using Preema Bright Red Food Colour Powder (Batch 3757, Best Before 05/2027) and Orange Food Colour Powder (Batch 3902, Best Before 08/2027)
- Do not use these products in food preparation or consumption
- Discard the bottles or return them to the retailer where purchased
- Contact your doctor if you or your child consumed these products and experienced an allergic reaction
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
NY, MA
Affected count
720 bottles
Manufactured in
5620 56th St, N/A, Maspeth, NY, United States
Products
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
UPC codes
- 5021507271194
- 5021507999463
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0490-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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