The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0413-2026·Announced 2026-01-28

Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Recalled for Undeclared Food Coloring

CATAO MARKET LLC is recalling Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Raisins due to undeclared FD&C Yellow #5. Affected packages with Best By dates from 12/18/2025 to 03/18/2026 were distributed in Florida.

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: FDA Class II recall with undeclared food dye ingredient. FD&C Yellow #5 poses a risk to sensitive consumers; however, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, so the score remains at High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Raisins, manufactured by CATAO MARKET LLC, are being recalled due to the presence of undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, a food coloring. The undeclared ingredient poses a risk to consumers with sensitivities or allergies to this food dye.

The recalled product is a 24 oz package wrapped in wax paper and placed in a clear bag, packed in cardboard cartons. The product was distributed only in Florida. Affected packages are identified by Best By dates between 12/18/2025 and 03/18/2026.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they are sensitive to FD&C Yellow #5 or food dyes. Those who have concerns about potential health effects or believe they have experienced an adverse reaction should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Raisins (Net Wt. 24 oz (680g)) packaged in wax paper placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 24 oz per master case.
Manufacturer
CATAO MARKET LLC
Hazard
  • undeclared-ingredient
  • fdc-yellow-5

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 identified by Best By dates (12/18/2025 through 03/18/2026)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • FL