The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1062-2024·Announced 2024-03-20

Vitony Bakery Cheese-Guava Cake Recalled for Undeclared Yellow Dye Allergens

Vitony Bakery is recalling Bizcocho de Queso y Guayaba cheese-guava cake for undeclared FD&C Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 dyes. About 6,706 units were distributed in Puerto Rico.

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 recall for undeclared food dyes (FD&C Yellow #5 and #6) that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. No illnesses have been reported, placing this within the allergen mislabeling category at Score 3.

Plain-English summary

Vitony Bakery, Inc. is recalling Bizcocho de Queso y Guayaba (cheese-guava cake) sold in 14 oz packages due to the presence of undeclared food dyes. The product contains FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Yellow #6, which are not declared on the product label. These colorants can trigger allergic reactions in individuals with sensitivity to these dyes.

The recall affects approximately 6,706 units of the product. Distribution was limited to Puerto Rico.

Consumers with known sensitivities or allergies to FD&C Yellow #5 or Yellow #6 should not consume this product. Individuals who have eaten the cake and believe they have experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. For additional information, contact Vitony Bakery, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Vitony Bakery, Bizcocho de Queso y Guayaba (cheese-guava cake), PESO NETO 14oz (397g) (12 (14 oz) packages per case)
Manufacturer
Vitony Bakery, Inc.
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
  • undeclared-allergen
  • fdc-yellow-5
  • fdc-yellow-6

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)

  • None in product label

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • PR

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