The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1534-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Chocolate Truffles Recalled for Undeclared Yellow Food Dyes

Fox Confections is recalling F-Bombs Original Truffles due to undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 food dyes not listed on the label. Consumers with sensitivities to these dyes may be affected.

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 colorants that present a documented risk to consumers with sensitivities to Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 dyes. No illnesses reported, but the complete omission of these ingredients from the label constitutes a significant labeling failure.

Plain-English summary

Fox Confections LLC is recalling F-Bombs Original Truffles (12-ounce packages, UPC 850036018001) because the product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 food colorants. These colorants are not declared on the product label.

The recalled product (Product No. 01800) was distributed to 90 retail locations in Illinois and Ohio. Approximately 126 packages are affected.

Consumers with sensitivities or allergies to Yellow #5 (tartrazine) or Yellow #6 (sunset yellow) may experience adverse reactions from unknowingly consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
F-Bombs Original Truffles: 12 ounce plastic packaging, plastic packaging is packed into 4x4x2 cardboard boxes. UPC 850036018001
Manufacturer
Fox Confections LLC
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • undeclared-ingredient
  • yellow-dye-5
  • yellow-dye-6

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 No. 01800

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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