The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0115-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

My Dad's Favorite Cookies Recalls Cupcakes for Undeclared Food Dyes

My Dad's Favorite Cookies is recalling assorted cupcakes and bundt cakes in Arizona due to undeclared artificial food dyes.

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 undeclared food dyes, which is a labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

My Dad's Favorite Cookies, LLC is voluntarily recalling Assorted Large Cupcakes (2 pack and 1 pack) and red velvet bundt cakes. The recall covers red velvet cupcakes and all cupcakes with colored frosting and/or colored sprinkles. The affected products were distributed in Arizona.

The recall is being conducted because the products contain undeclared FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and FD&C Yellow No. 6 colors. These are artificial food dyes that must be declared on the label if present in the product.

Consumers who purchased these products should check their labels for the specific dyes mentioned or contact the manufacturer for more information. The recall is limited to the specific products and distribution area listed above.

The recalled product

Product
Assorted Large Cupcakes, 2 pack and 1 pack

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)

  • n/a

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by My Dads Favorite Cookies, 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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