The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1209-2024·Announced 2024-05-08

Puerto Rican Wedding Cake Recall: Undeclared Food Dyes

Reposteria Artesanal Laura is recalling Bizcocho de Boda Puertorriqueño cakes in Puerto Rico due to undeclared artificial food dyes (Red #40, Red #3, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1, Blue #2).

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: This is an FDA Class II labeling error involving undeclared food color additives. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is omission of label information rather than contamination or a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, minor labeling errors without reported harm score as Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

Reposteria Artesanal Laura is recalling Bizcocho de Boda Puertorriqueño (Puerto Rican wedding cake) products distributed in Puerto Rico. The cakes were packaged in aluminum molds with plastic showcases in three sizes: 10 oz (24-pack per case), 32 oz (6-pack per case), and 51.2 oz (4-pack per case).

The recall is due to the failure to declare the presence of FDA-approved food coloring additives: Red #40, Red #3, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1, and Blue #2. These dyes were used in the product but not listed on the label.

This recall affects 309 units of the 10 oz size, 244 units of the 32 oz size, and 63 units of the 51.2 oz size, all with an expiration date of April 15, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels. Those with sensitivities to synthetic food colorings should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns.

The recalled product

Product
Bizcocho de Boda Puertorrique¿o Naked "Puerto Rican wedding cake naked", packaged in aluminum mold/plastic showcase, 24 Pack per case of 10 oz / 6 pack per case of 32 oz/ 4 pack per case of 51.2 oz, Net Wt. 10 oz UPC 851249003075, 32 oz. UPC 851249003112 and 52.2 oz UPC 85124900
Manufacturer
Reposteria Artesanal Laura
Category
Food — Bakery / Prepared Cake
Hazard
  • undeclared-dyes
  • labeling-error

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)

  • Expiration Date: 04/15/2024

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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