The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0556-2025·Announced 2025-02-19

Orange Jelly Sticks DARK candies recalled due to undeclared food additives

The Candy Basket Inc. is recalling Orange Jelly Sticks DARK candy distributed in California, Oregon, and Washington because the product labels do not disclose Yellow #6 dye and Sodium Benzoate preservative.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an undeclared allergen/additive labeling issue. Yellow #6 is a synthetic food dye that can trigger adverse reactions in sensitive individuals, and Sodium Benzoate is a preservative some people must avoid for health reasons. The FDA classified this as Class II, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

The Candy Basket Inc. is recalling Orange Jelly Sticks DARK (item number CB741-D) because the product's label does not disclose two ingredients: Yellow #6 (a synthetic food dye) and Sodium Benzoate (a food preservative). These additives can trigger adverse reactions in people who are sensitive to them.

The affected product was sold in bulk 4-pound boxes without retail labeling at candy stores in California, Oregon, and Washington. A total of 516 boxes were distributed. All lots up to and including lot 025014 are affected.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop consuming it if they have known sensitivities to Yellow #6 or Sodium Benzoate. Those with questions or concerns should contact their physician or pharmacist.

The recalled product

Product
Orange Jelly Sticks DARK, item number CB741-D, is packed and sold in bulk 4lbs. boxes. Product does not have a UPC and is not repackaged for retail. Product was sold out of bulk chocolate cases from candy stores to consumers without any labeling. Label on bulk 4lbs. box declare
Manufacturer
The Candy Basket Inc
Category
Food — Candy / Confectionery
Hazard
  • allergen-yellow-dye
  • sodium-benzoate-undeclared

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 up to 025014.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • CA
  • OR
  • WA

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