Orange Jelly Sticks DARK candies recalled due to undeclared food additives
The Candy Basket Inc. is recalling Orange Jelly Sticks DARK candy distributed in California, Oregon, and Washington because the product labels do not disclose Yellow #6 dye and Sodium Benzoate preservative.
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: This is an undeclared allergen/additive labeling issue. Yellow #6 is a synthetic food dye that can trigger adverse reactions in sensitive individuals, and Sodium Benzoate is a preservative some people must avoid for health reasons. The FDA classified this as Class II, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
The Candy Basket Inc. is recalling Orange Jelly Sticks DARK (item number CB741-D) because the product's label does not disclose two ingredients: Yellow #6 (a synthetic food dye) and Sodium Benzoate (a food preservative). These additives can trigger adverse reactions in people who are sensitive to them.
The affected product was sold in bulk 4-pound boxes without retail labeling at candy stores in California, Oregon, and Washington. A total of 516 boxes were distributed. All lots up to and including lot 025014 are affected.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop consuming it if they have known sensitivities to Yellow #6 or Sodium Benzoate. Those with questions or concerns should contact their physician or pharmacist.
The recalled product
- Product
- Orange Jelly Sticks DARK, item number CB741-D, is packed and sold in bulk 4lbs. boxes. Product does not have a UPC and is not repackaged for retail. Product was sold out of bulk chocolate cases from candy stores to consumers without any labeling. Label on bulk 4lbs. box declare
- Manufacturer
- The Candy Basket Inc
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Hazard
- allergen-yellow-dye
- sodium-benzoate-undeclared
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 lots up to 025014.
Distribution
Distributed in 3 states:
- CA
- OR
- WA
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