The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2083-2014·Announced 2014-07-16

Cookies Cottage Crispy Taro Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Dyes

U-Can Food Trading Inc. is recalling Crispy Taro Cookies due to undeclared dyes, including one not permitted for use.

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 dyes, including one not permitted for use, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving labeling errors and low-risk contamination without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

U-Can Food Trading, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of The Cookies Cottage brand Crispy Taro Cookies (Toasted Vegetarian Yam Biscuits). The product is packaged in 180g packets, with 24 packets per carton. The recall involves 82 cartons distributed in the US.

The recall was initiated because the cookies contain undeclared FD&C Blue #1, Yellow #5, and Carmoisine. Carmoisine is a dye not permitted for use in the United States. The specific lot number is D11M, and the UPC code is 9556995 121059.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brand, product name, and lot number listed above. If found, consumers should stop consuming the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
The Cookies Cottage (Brand) Crispy Taro Cookies (Toasted Vegetarian Yam Biscuits), 180g. Packaged in 24packets per carton.
Affected units
82

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)

  • UPC Code: 9556995 121059. Lot D11M.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · U-Can Food Trading Inc

See all →