The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0575-2025·Announced 2025-03-05

Beverage Base Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5 Allergen

OCBW INC is recalling Beverage Base Sweet&Sour in 3-gallon bulk containers due to undeclared Yellow #5, a color additive. The product was distributed across eight states and poses a risk to consumers with sensitivities to this ingredient.

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 allergen mislabeling involving Yellow #5, a common food additive allergen. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, satisfying the rubric criterion for High severity: allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

OCBW INC is recalling Beverage Base Sweet&Sour, sold in 3-gallon bulk containers with a best-by date of 12/10/2025. A total of 8,847 units were distributed to food service establishments.

The product contains undeclared Yellow #5, a color additive regulated by the FDA. Yellow #5 is not listed on the label, posing a risk for consumers who have allergies or sensitivities to this ingredient.

The affected product was distributed to restaurants and beverage facilities in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and California. The manufacturer initiated this voluntary recall on January 31, 2025.

Food service operators and consumers with this product should discontinue its use immediately. Report any adverse effects to the FDA or contact OCBW INC for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
Beverage Base Sweet&Sour, 3 gallon, BIB: Best By 12/10/2025
Manufacturer
OCBW INC
Category
Food — Beverage Base
Hazard
  • allergen-yellow-5
  • undeclared-ingredient

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)

  • Best By 12/10/2025

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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