The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0561-2025·Announced 2025-02-19

Raspberry Jelly Sticks recalled for undeclared food dyes and preservatives

The Candy Basket Inc is recalling Raspberry Jelly Sticks due to undeclared Red #40 and Potassium Sorbate. Products were distributed in California, Oregon, and Washington.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves undeclared food additives that are present but not labeled, which is a labeling issue rather than a safety risk. FDA Class III recalls are typically scored as 1 or 2.

Plain-English summary

The Candy Basket Inc is recalling Raspberry Jelly Sticks MILK (item number CB747-M) due to the presence of undeclared Red #40 and Potassium Sorbate. These additives are present in the product but are not disclosed on the label.

The affected product was distributed in bulk 4-pound boxes (all lots up to 025014, totaling 516 boxes) in California, Oregon, and Washington. The product was sold without a UPC barcode directly from candy stores to consumers.

Consumers who are sensitive to these additives should not consume this product and should contact their point of purchase regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Raspberry Jelly Sticks MILK, item number CB747-M, 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 dec
Manufacturer
The Candy Basket Inc
Hazard
  • undeclared-red-40
  • 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