The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0574-2025·Announced 2025-03-05

Beverage Base Lemonade Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5

OCBW INC is recalling Beverage Base Lemonade products due to undeclared Yellow #5. A total of 8,847 units were distributed across eight states. Consumers with sensitivities to food dyes should not consume the product.

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: Undeclared Yellow #5 constitutes mislabeling of a food additive that can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the failure to declare this ingredient violates FDA requirements and creates a risk-of-harm scenario. The FDA Class II classification confirms the seriousness of the labeling violation.

Plain-English summary

OCBW INC is recalling Beverage Base Lemonade in 3-gallon and 5-gallon containers. The recalled products have Best By dates of 12/12/2025 (3-gallon size) and 1/12/2026 (5-gallon size). A total of 8,847 units have been identified as part of this recall.

The lemonade base contains undeclared Yellow #5, a food dye. The ingredient was not listed on the product label, constituting a labeling violation.

The recalled products were distributed in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and California. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Those with sensitivities to food dyes should exercise particular caution. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact OCBW INC for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Beverage Base Lemonade, 3 gallon, BIB: Best By 12/12/2025; Beverage Base Lemonade, 5 gallon, BIB: Best By 01/12/2026
Manufacturer
OCBW INC
Category
Food — Beverage Base
Hazard
  • undeclared-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)

  • Best By 12/12/2025 Best by 1/12/2026

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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