The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1041-2022·Announced 2022-05-11

Elegant Foods Macarons Recalled for Undeclared Food Colorants

Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling Macaron Variety B due to undeclared food colorants on the label. The product contains six FD&C dyes not listed in the ingredient declaration.

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 involving undeclared food colorants. No illnesses or injuries are reported. The issue is incomplete label disclosure of approved food additives, classified as a minor labeling error under FDA guidelines.

Plain-English summary

Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling Macaron Variety B (Case of 100) due to undeclared food colorants on the product label. The affected product was distributed in Wisconsin under product code 22005S, with 63 cases involved in this recall.

The macarons contain the following undeclared food dyes: FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40. These colors do not appear in the product's ingredient label, representing a labeling compliance issue. Accurate ingredient disclosure allows consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it. For more information or questions, consumers can contact Elegant Foods, LLC at 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.

The recalled product

Product
elegant foods Macaron Variety B, Case of 100. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.
Manufacturer
Elegant Foods, LLC
Category
Food — Confectionery / Macarons
Hazard
  • undeclared-colorants
  • 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)

  • 22005S

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WI

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