The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1153-2019·Announced 2019-03-13

Gasco Tomato Red Food Color Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #6

Gasco Industrial is recalling Tomato Red Food Color because it fails to declare Yellow #6, a food additive.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a labeling error regarding an undeclared additive without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Gasco Industrial, Corp. is recalling Gascó Tomato Red Food Color, Net Contents: 5 gal (640 fl. oz). The recall involves 35 five-gallon pails and 60 32-ounce units from Lot # 18052301. The product was distributed to domestic consignees only.

The recall was initiated because the product fails to declare Yellow #6, a food additive. This labeling failure may pose a risk to consumers with sensitivities to this ingredient.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Gasc¿ Tomato Red Food Color, Net Contents: 5 gal (640 fl. oz)

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)

  • Lot # 18052301

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Gasco Industrial, Corp. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Gasco Industrial, Corp.

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