The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2735-2015·Announced 2015-07-01

Golden Chocolate OREX Recalled for Undeclared Food Colorings

Golden Chocolate International is recalling Golden Chocolate OREX because it contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40.

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 III, which indicates a remote possibility of adverse health consequences, and involves minor labeling errors regarding undeclared colorings.

Plain-English summary

Golden Chocolate International, Inc. has recalled Golden Chocolate OREX, a 1-pound (454 g) refrigerated chocolate product. The recall is due to the use of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, and FD&C Red #40 food colorings.

The affected product was distributed in New York and Pennsylvania. The recall covers 705 lbs of product with all codes within the expiry date.

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Golden Chocolate OREX, Net Wt. 1Lb (454 g). Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured for and Distributed by: Golden Chocolate, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Manufacturer
Golden Chocolate International, Inc.
Category
Food — Chocolate
Hazard

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)

  • all codes within expiry

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Golden Chocolate International, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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