Mandelin Recalls Marzipan for Undeclared Yellow Dyes 5 and 6
Mandelin Inc is recalling marzipan products containing undeclared Yellow #5 and #6 dyes. The affected items were distributed in California, Kentucky, and Colorado.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 due to undeclared allergens (Yellow #5 and #6), which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported serious injuries.
Plain-English summary
Mandelin Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,500 to 6,000 pounds of Marzipan in Pink, Orange, and Green varieties. The product is packed in 1 lb (16 oz.) plastic containers and 10.5 lb (4.76 kg) pails. The ingredients listed on the packaging include sugar, almonds, potassium sorbate, and oil of bitter almonds, but the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 dyes.
The recall covers specific lot codes for both package sizes. For 1 lb packages, the codes are 2234 and 91469FY. For 10.5 lb packages, the codes include 133, 233, 336, 390, 509, 878, 995, 1071, 1608, 1617, 1634, 1677, 1691, 2529, 91276, 91714, 91755, 91786, 91113YF, and 91276YF. The affected product was distributed in California, Kentucky, and Colorado.
Consumers with these products should stop using them and check the packaging for the listed codes. Individuals with allergies to Yellow #5 or Yellow #6 should be particularly cautious. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Marzipan - Pink, Orange and Green; Packed in 1 lb, (16 oz.) plastic containers and and 10.5 lb. 4.76 kg) pails. Ingredient: Sugar, almonds, potassium sorbate, oil of bitter almonds. Mandelin: California Almonds and Almond Pastes, Wasco California 93280
- Manufacturer
- Mandelin Inc
- Category
- Food — Baking Ingredients
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 (20)
- Codes: 1 Lb. packages: 2234
- 91469FY
- 10.5 lb packages: 133
- 233
- 336
- 390
- 509
- 878
- 995
- 1071
- 1608
- 1617
- 1634
- 1677
- 1691
- 2529
- 91276
- 91714
- 91755
- 91786
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