A Brooklyn company has recalled candy sold in eight states due to the presence of undeclared color additives, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall, initiated by Blooming Import Inc., affects 74 cases of 10-ounce, wrapped Golden Crop Candy, which is made with the dyes Blue 1, Red 40, Acid Red 18, which were not listed on the product label.
Reactions to color additives are uncommon, yet the FDA requires them all to be clearly listed on product labels.
If the products aren’t labeled properly, it violates FDA labeling requirements. It may present a risk to those who have sensitivity to the ingredients, the FDA said.
The candy was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Delaware and Texas. The affected product has the UPC 73476513450. The recall number is: F-0716-2025.
The recall is classified as Class II, meaning the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though the probability of serious harm is remote.
A color additive is any substance that colors a food, drug, or cosmetic, and may be also used in food to enhance natural colors or help identify flavors.
Color additives have faced increased scrutiny since the FDA banned Red Dye No. 3, citing concerns over its links to cancer. California also moved to ban several dyes last year, with other states expected to follow suit, according to Newsweek.
“Color additives are safe when used properly,‘’ Dr. Linda Katz, director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors, told Newsweek. ”There is no such thing as absolute safety of any substance. In the case of a new color additive, the FDA determines if there is ‘a reasonable certainty of no harm’ under the color additive’s proposed conditions of use.”
Those who believe they’ve experienced an adverse reaction to a color additive should report the reaction to their local FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator, the agency advised.
