Oro Candy Vanilla Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Color Additives
Oro Candy Distributors is recalling Vanilla Cookies (Mantecaditos) because they contain undeclared color additives. Consumers should stop eating the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 and involves undeclared color additives, which fits the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Oro Candy Distributors is recalling ***Oro Candy*** Vanilla Cookies (Mantecaditos), Net Wt. 3 oz. (85 g). The recall involves 11 carton cases, with 30 units in each case. All lots were packed on 09/26/2014. The product was distributed by the firm to retailers.
The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared color additives, specifically FD&C yellow 5 & 6 and FD&C Red 40. These ingredients are not listed on the product label.
Consumers who have purchased these cookies should stop eating them. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process, but the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- ***Oro Candy*** Vanilla Cookies (Mantecaditos) Nt. Wt. 3 oz. (85 g)
- Manufacturer
- Oro Candy Distributors
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
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)
- All lots packed on 09/26/2014
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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