Elegant Foods Carrot Cake Recall Over Undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6

Source: FDA · Wisconsin

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Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling 300 units of 9-inch carrot cake in Wisconsin because the carrot decoration contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.

The full picture behind this FDA recall

This notice was issued by FDA on September 29, 2026 and geographically references Wisconsin. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Carrot decoration contains Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 which is not listed on finished product label.", distributed wi. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Elegant Foods, LLC initiated a recall because the carrot decoration on the product contains Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 which is not listed on the finished product label.

Which Products Are Affected

Elegant Foods Carrot Cake, 9". 14 Servings. Keep Refrigerated/Frozen. 537 Atlas Ave., Madison, WI 53714. 300 cakes distributed in WI. No code applied. Recall number H-1385-2026.

What You Should Do

Consumers should not consume the recalled product.

Why This Matters

This is an ongoing Class II recall affecting food products distributed in Wisconsin.

Source

FDA recall H-1385-2026, event ID 99572.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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What is this FDA recall about? ▾
Elegant Foods, LLC is recalling 300 units of 9-inch carrot cake in Wisconsin because the carrot decoration contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.
Which agency issued this alert? ▾
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter? ▾
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, citing "Carrot decoration contains Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 which is not listed on finished product label." as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected? ▾
This alert affects Wisconsin. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more FDA Recalls updates? ▾
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