Undeclared Food Coloring Found in Mini Gaceniga Cuban Loaf Cake Recall
Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic is being recalled because it contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, a food coloring. The recall affects 385 master cases 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 for undeclared food coloring additive. No illnesses or injuries reported, but undeclared food ingredients pose a risk to individuals sensitive to FD&C Yellow #5, qualifying as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
CATAO MARKET LLC is recalling Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic due to undeclared FD&C Yellow #5. The recalled product is a 12-ounce Cuban loaf cake packaged in wax paper, placed in a clear bag, and packed in cardboard cartons.
Products are identified by Best By dates from December 18, 2025 through March 18, 2026. The recall affects 385 master cases distributed exclusively in Florida.
FD&C Yellow #5 is a food coloring additive. The product was recalled because this ingredient was not disclosed on the product label.
Consumers who are sensitive to FD&C Yellow #5 should not consume this product. Those with questions should contact CATAO MARKET LLC.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mini Gaceniga Authentic Cuban Loaf Cake Classic (Net Wt. 12 oz (340g)) packaged in wax paper, placed in clear bag and packed in cardboard carton. 12/ 12 oz per master case.
- Manufacturer
- CATAO MARKET LLC
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Hazard
- undeclared-additive
- allergenic-dye
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
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