The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1040-2022·Announced 2022-05-11

Elegant Foods Macarons Recalled for Undeclared Food Coloring

Elegant Foods is recalling macarons due to missing declarations of six synthetic food colors on the packaging. Consumers sensitive to food dyes should not consume this product.

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 II recall for missing food color declarations. No illnesses or injuries reported. The labeling defect prevents consumers, especially those with sensitivities to synthetic dyes, from making informed purchasing decisions.

Plain-English summary

Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling elegant foods Macaron Variety A (56 cases) distributed in Wisconsin. The product code is 22032A.

The macarons lack required label declarations for the following FDA-approved food color additives: FD&C Blue #1, Blue #2, Red #3, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, and Red #40. Federal regulations require all food additives and colorings to be clearly declared on product packaging so consumers can make informed choices.

Consumers who are sensitive to synthetic food dyes should not consume this product. Anyone with questions about this recall should contact Elegant Foods, LLC.

If you have consumed this product and experience any adverse effects, consult a healthcare provider. Consumers should discard the product or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
elegant foods Macaron Variety A, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.
Manufacturer
Elegant Foods, LLC
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • undeclared-food-coloring

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)

  • 22032A

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WI

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