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United States · 12 Nov 2026

Colours in food from United States: food safety notices

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Confectionery and cocoa11Cereals and bakery11Fruit and vegetables9Herbs and spices7Food supplements5Beverages4Food contact materials4Prepared and snack foods3Nuts and seeds2Dairy2Feed and pet food1Sauces and seasonings1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
30 Oct 2026EUBorder rejection of savory snacks containing unauthorised food colour E110ColoursBorder rejection · not serious
3 Dec 2025US1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a
Bendon Publishing
ColoursRecall · Class III
21 Nov 2025USYoyo Gummy Grape Plus Flavor, 2.8 Oz (80g) , Plastic Bag, 24 bags per case
SB FOOD LLC
ColoursRecall · Class II
6 Nov 2025EUUnauthorised titanium dioxide colour in confectionary productColoursBorder rejection · potential risk
4 Nov 2025USTops Mixed Fruit Jam INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Mixed Fruit Pulp 48% (Apple, Pear, Guava, Pineap
Mangalm LLC
ColoursRecall · Class II
7 Jun 2025US1. FLORIDA BICOLOR SWT CORN 2. EASTERN BI-COLOR TRAY PACK
UNFI General Corporate
ColoursRecall · Class II
6 Jun 2025USCarley s Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, 5.34oz Plastic Tray, clear film overwrap w/ Label,
Carley's Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class II
12 Feb 2025EUunauthorised use of colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF in crispsColoursInformation · not serious
6 Aug 2024EUUnauthorised use of colour in corn based snacks from USColoursInformation · not serious
19 Jun 2024EUunauthorised colours (Red 4. Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake) in snacks fColoursBorder rejection · potential risk
14 Jun 2024EUUnauthorized additive colour - E171 (titanium dioxide) in confectionery from USAColoursBorder rejection · potential risk
9 Apr 2024EUUnauthorised colouring titanium dioxide (E 171) in and incorrect labelling of confectionerColoursInformation · potential risk
21 Mar 2024EUToo high content of colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF in candy originating in the USAColoursInformation · not serious
9 Jan 2024EUToo high content of colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF in candy originating in the USAColoursInformation · not serious
3 Jan 2024EUUnauthorized food additive tartrazine (E 102) in pickles from the United StatesColoursInformation · not serious
13 Dec 2023EUUnauthorized food additive tartrazine (E 102) in pickles from the United StatesColoursInformation · not serious
7 Sep 2023EUUnauthorised use of colour and irregular labelling of corn based snacks from Mexico and USColoursInformation · potential risk
11 Aug 2023EUUnauthorized food additive tartrazine (E 102) in pickles from the USAColoursInformation · potential risk
2 Aug 2023USSALAD KIT-NO COLOR-11CT LETTUCE-4 WAY/MIX-4/5# LETTUCE-ROM/GRN LF 60/40-4/3# LETTUCE-ROMAI
NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLc
ColoursRecall · Class II
24 Jul 2023EUNon-compliant artificial colours in Cotton Candy from the USAColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
27 Jun 2023EUNon-Compliant Colour Found in Fanta Soft Drink From USColoursInformation · potential risk
18 Apr 2022US'KORICA' ROASTED PEANUT; 10.6OZ (300G); packaged in plastic bags; Ingredients: Peanuts, Sa
Rong Shing Trading NY Inc
ColoursRecall · Class III
6 Jul 2021EUpresence of unauthorized color additives in feed for ornamental birdsColoursBorder rejection · undecided
14 Jun 2021EUSuspected presence of unauthorized colour E127 in food supplementColoursInformation · not serious
21 Dec 2020EU'Matey's' Breakfast cereal rejected due to excess coloursColoursBorder rejection · undecided
2 Dec 2020EU'Lucky Charms' Breakfast cereal rejected due to excess coloursColoursBorder rejection · serious
16 Nov 2020EUHigh content of Allura Red, Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine in Froot LoopsColoursBorder rejection · undecided
8 Oct 2020EUNon-permitted colours Hershey's KissesColoursBorder rejection · undecided
8 Oct 2020EULucky Charms - excess coloursColoursBorder rejection · undecided
8 Oct 2020EULucky Charms Cereal - Colours in excess of maximum levelsColoursBorder rejection · undecided
24 Sep 2020EU'Lucky Charms Honey Clovers' Breakfast cereal rejected due to excess coloursColoursBorder rejection · undecided
9 Sep 2020EUExcess Colours In General mills 'Lucky Charms' CerealColoursBorder rejection · not serious
27 Aug 2020USMBF-202 Carrageenan
Ingredients Solutions Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class II
27 Mar 2020USWe Like Vitamins, Lycopene 50 mg, Dietary Supplement, 200 Capsules
CT Health Solutions, LLC
ColoursRecall · Class III
9 Jan 2020US025-BBQ-468 Barbeque Sauce Base, 50 lbs. Multiwall bags .
World Flavors, Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class II
13 Sep 2019USAbbott Calcilo XD, Low-calcium Vitamin D-Free Infant formula with iron, powder in a 13.2 o
Abbott Laboratories
ColoursRecall · Class II
21 Aug 2019USCasablanca brand Non-Pareils Sprinkles in 12oz clear plastic container ING: sugar, dextrin
Spice N' More Corp.
ColoursRecall · Class III
15 Feb 2019USGasc¿ Tomato Red Food Color, Net Contents: 5 gal (640 fl. oz)
Gasco Industrial, Corp.
ColoursRecall · Class II
2 Nov 2018USRed Bull Energy Drink, 8.4 Fl. oz. (250 mL) Ingredient: Carbonated water, Sucrose, Glu
Red Bull North America Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class III
23 Jul 2018USPepperidge Farm Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, 45 Packs. Containing 15 Flavor Blasted Xtr
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
ColoursRecall · Class II
15 Mar 2018USRALEY'S PISTACHIO GELATO; 10.58 oz. plastic tub UPC: 46567-02382 Ingredients: rehyd
Raley's Family of Fine Stores
ColoursRecall · Class III
27 Feb 2018USAyurvedic Face Care Kit; Each kit contains: Coconut Cream Cleanser 0.5 fl oz jar Tuls
Plant Devas Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
8 Jun 2017US1) Key Lime Dessert Cake, Grandma's Bake Shoppe, NET WT. 14 OZ. (400 g), UPC 8 24153 02582
Beatrice Bakery Co
ColoursRecall · Class II
6 Sep 2016USWilton Brown Airbrush Color, Net Wt 0.64 FL OZ (19 mL)
Wilton Brands.
ColoursRecall · Class II
10 Mar 2016USThe product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Cont
Abbott Nutrition
ColoursRecall · Class II
5 Jun 2015USCapriSun Variety Pack, with a multi colored plastic wrap with white and yellow lettering,
Kraft Foods North America
ColoursRecall · Class II
6 May 2015USTortilleria Provincia Refrigerate After Purchase Blue Corn Tortillas, Net Wt. 16 oz, 0 897
Tortilleria Provincia
ColoursRecall · Class II
4 Dec 2014USWilly's Just Peachy Salsa, packaged in 16-oz. plastic deli containers
Willy's Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
30 Jul 2014USGoya Small Red Beans Habichuelas Coloradas Pequenas 15.5 OZ (439g)
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class II
15 Jul 2014USTunas Turkish Delight Rose Flavored, Net Wt. 14.11 oz., US Importer and Distributor: Turka
Turkana Food Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class III
7 Apr 2014USNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb, UPC 2010468
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
ColoursRecall · Class I
4 Feb 2014USEvropa Zele Bonboni Jelly Candy Net Wt. 500 g Imported in USA by: Fast-Pak Trading Inc.,
Fast-Pak Trading Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class III
25 Oct 2013USLow-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, sold under Kraft br
Kraft Foods Group
ColoursRecall · Class II
24 Oct 2013USCTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan (Green Color), 14oz Plastic Bags, Packaged at 50 bags per c
N A Trading Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
23 Oct 2013USLam Sheng Kee HAW FLAKES, NET WEIGHT 380 g (13.4 oz), product is packaged in plastic bag w
A&C US Trading LLC
ColoursRecall · Class II
24 Jul 2013USEvviva Strawberry Spumante, UPC 84279-99138
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
24 Jun 2013USAcidified Tea in a glass bottle with a multi-colored, stick-on label that reads in part: "
Harmony Chai
ColoursRecall · Class II
8 Feb 2013USCanned Peach Slices in Light Syrup or canned Peach Slices in Heavy Syrup or canned Peach
Sage Creek Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
18 Jan 2013USMET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED NITRO-PUNCH Naturally Flavored DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 20 FL. OZ. (1
NBTY Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class III
28 Dec 2012USKinnikinnick Pie Crust Gluten Free (frozen) weight 290 g/ 10 oz Qty/Pkg: 2, UPC 6201330062
United National Foods (Unfi)
ColoursRecall · Class I
27 Dec 2012USROSEHIP DRINK MIX. Yoruk Prens Tarcin Kusburnu Net 400 g. USA Distributor: Ethnic Int.
Ethnic International Holding Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
27 Dec 2012USDeep Best Quality Dry Garlic Chutney (Thechaa); Net Wt. 4 OZ.; UPC 011433111201; Deep Food
Deep Foods Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
14 Dec 2012USIndividual packages labeled in part: ***The Bakery baked with pride***Vanilla Mini Cake Ro
The Father's Table, LLC
ColoursRecall · Class III
24 Oct 2012USArnold's Candies Handmade Since 1953 www.arnoldscandies.com Root Beer Puffs Puffs***INGRE
Dauphin Holdings, Inc. DBA Arnolds Candies
ColoursRecall · Class II
7 Sep 2012USSpringside Cheese, Color Cheddar Tomato Basil , 55-0172, V1, August 21, 2012,
Springside Cheese Corp
ColoursRecall · Class II
15 May 2012USSiya Pan Gilori Net Wt. 180g. Distributed by: Miami Growers Inc. 80 Broadway Jersey City,
Miami Growers Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class III
11 May 2012USOrganic Paprika packaged under the following labels: (1) Archer Farms organic Paprika,
Brinkhoff & Monoson Inc
ColoursRecall · Class II
29 Mar 2012USChiclets Chewing Gum Fruit Flavors; Made in Lebanon; Manufactured by Cadbury Adams Middle
Baroody Imports Inc.
ColoursRecall · Class II