The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1538-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Red Velvet Truffles Recalled for Undeclared Yellow Food Colorants

Fox Confections is recalling 138 packages of F-Bombs Red Velvet Truffles sold in Illinois and Ohio retail locations because they contain undeclared FD&C Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 food colorants, which federal regulations require to be clearly labeled.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves undeclared food colorants that require regulatory disclosure due to the potential for adverse reactions in individuals with sensitivities to FD&C Yellow #5 and Yellow #6. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this within the High severity category as a risk-of-harm product without documented injury.

Plain-English summary

Fox Confections LLC is recalling F-Bombs Red Velvet Truffles due to the presence of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 food colorants. The affected product is sold in 12-ounce plastic packages marked with Product No. 01804 and UPC 850036018049. A total of 138 packages have been identified as part of this recall.

FD&C Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 are FDA-approved food colorants, but federal regulations require clear declaration on product labels. Undeclared colorants present a risk to consumers with sensitivities or allergies to these dyes, who depend on accurate ingredient labeling to avoid adverse reactions.

The recalled product was distributed to approximately 90 retail locations in Illinois and Ohio.

The recalled product

Product
F-Bombs Red Velvet Truffles: 12 ounce plastic packaging, plastic packaging is packed into 4x4x2 cardboard boxes. UPC 850036018049
Manufacturer
Fox Confections LLC
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • undeclared-dyes

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)

  • Product No. 01804

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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