The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0600-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Red Velvet Torte Recalled for Undeclared Food Coloring

Epic Baking's Cafe' Intermezzo Red Velvet Torte is recalled due to undeclared Red 40 food coloring. The recall affects 279 tortes distributed to Georgia and Tennessee.

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: FDA Class III recall for a labeling violation. No illnesses or injuries reported. Red 40 is an FDA-approved food coloring; the hazard is undeclared ingredient rather than an inherently dangerous substance, making this a minor labeling error.

Plain-English summary

Epic Baking is recalling Cafe' Intermezzo Red Velvet Torte (5.5 lbs) because the product contains undeclared Red 40 food coloring. The firm did not fully disclose sub-ingredients on the label, and Red 40 was not listed.

The recall affects 279 tortes with product codes RDV110722 to RDV011623 that were shipped to Georgia and Tennessee. While the product label declares major allergens—milk, eggs, wheat, and soy—and notes it may contain tree nuts and peanuts, the Red 40 artificial coloring was not disclosed.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it and should return it to the point of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Cafe' Intermezzo Red Velvet Torte 5.5 lbs Ingredients: Red Velvet Cake, Water, Vegetable Oil, Cream Cheese Frosting (Cream Cheese, Sugar, Butter, Shortening, Vanilla Extract), Chocolate Pudding Mix. Contains: Milk, eggs, wheat, and soy, May contain tree nuts and peanuts.
Manufacturer
Epic Baking
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
  • undeclared-additive
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • RDV110722 to RDV011623

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • GA
  • TN

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