Honeyville Yellow Color Recall for Undeclared Red #40
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FlavorsandColor.Com is recalling 80 cases of Honeyville YELLOW COLOR 1 GALLON due to undeclared Red #40.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 25, 2026 and geographically references Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, California. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. 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
FlavorsandColor.Com has initiated a voluntary recall of Honeyville YELLOW COLOR 1 GALLON because the product contains undeclared Red #40.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: Honeyville YELLOW COLOR 1 GALLON
- Description: WATER, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C YELLOW #6, CITRIC ACID, AND SODIUM BENZOATE. MANUFACTURED FOR: HONEYVILLE, INC. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
- Lot: 60609-8 EXP: 06/08/28
- Quantity: 80 cases
- Distribution: 12 independent manufacturer locations in Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California
- Recall Number: H-1225-2026
What You Should Do
Consumers in the affected states should check product labels for the listed lot code and contact the recalling firm for return or refund instructions.
Why This Matters
The recall involves a food color product distributed to 12 locations across four states.
Source
FDA recall H-1225-2026 (ongoing, Class III)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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