The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0558-2025·Announced 2025-02-19

Lemon Jelly Sticks recalled for undeclared Yellow #5 and Potassium Sorbate

The Candy Basket Inc. recalls Lemon Jelly Sticks WHITE because the label fails to disclose Yellow #5 dye and Potassium Sorbate. Consumers with sensitivities to these additives may be at risk.

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: FDA Class II recall for undeclared food additives. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Yellow #5 dye is undeclared on the label, posing a risk to consumers with sensitivities to food dyes.

Plain-English summary

The Candy Basket Inc is recalling Lemon Jelly Sticks WHITE (item number CB750-W) due to undeclared Yellow #5 dye and Potassium Sorbate. A total of 516 4-pound boxes were affected, distributed to candy stores in California, Oregon, and Washington. The product label does not list these ingredients despite their presence in the candy.

Yellow #5 is an FDA-approved food colorant, but must be declared on product labels. Some consumers, particularly those with sensitivities or certain conditions, may experience adverse reactions to undeclared dyes. Potassium Sorbate is a food preservative. Both additives should have been listed on the product label.

Affected lot numbers are all lots up to 025014. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their packaging. If the product is unlabeled or the label does not list Yellow #5 and Potassium Sorbate, do not consume it if you are sensitive to food dyes or additives. Contact the manufacturer or retailer with questions.

The recalled product

Product
Lemon Jelly Sticks WHITE, item number CB750-W, 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 declar
Manufacturer
The Candy Basket Inc
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard
  • undeclared-yellow-5
  • undeclared-potassium-sorbate

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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