The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0110-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

Sobisk Lemon Cream Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Color Additive

Sobisk Foods LLC is recalling Lemon Cream Cookies imported from India because they contain undeclared FD & C Yellow #5.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is an undeclared color additive, which is a labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Sobisk Foods LLC is recalling Sobisk Lemon Cream Cookies imported from India. The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared color additive, FD & C Yellow #5, in the product.

The affected product is identified by a Best By date of 1/31/2017. The cookies are sold in 11.04 oz packages (10 packs) and 9.1 oz packages (8 packs). The recall involves 1,100 cases, with 12 packages per case.

The product was distributed in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific packages and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sobisk Lemon Cream Cookies; Imported Exclusively by: Sobisk Foods, LLC, 110 W Baltimore Ave, Clifton heights, PA 19018; Product of India;;; BEST BY: 1/31/2017 Net Wt: 11.04 oz package 10 Packs and/or Net Wt: 9.1 oz. 8 Packs.
Manufacturer
Sobisk Foods LLC

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • BEST BY 1/31/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Sobisk Foods LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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