The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1332-2019·Announced 2019-05-15

Island Desserts Recalls Key Lime Torte for Undeclared Food Dyes

Island Desserts LLC is recalling 810 Key Lime and Cream Tortes because they contain undeclared FD&C Colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1.

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 involves undeclared food dyes, which fits the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Island Desserts LLC DBA Pastry Art is recalling 810 five-ounce Key Lime and Cream Tortes. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared FD&C Colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1 in the product.

The affected products were distributed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The recall includes items delivered after October 18, 2018. The product is labeled to be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months or refrigerated for 5 days.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Key Lime and Cream Torte, 5 oz., Keep in Freezer for up to 6 months or refrigerated for 5 days

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)

  • delivered after 10/18/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: