Food Colour Powder Recall: Preema Bright Red and Orange
Announced 2026-02-18 · FDA
FDA is recalling Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder and Preema brand Orange Food Colour Powder from KPCM New York Inc. The products contain banned colors Carmoisine (E122) and Tartrazine (E102) and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and Red 40. A total of 720 bottles were distributed in New York and Massachusetts and the recall is rated moderate.
| Brand | KPCM New York Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SODIUM CHLORIDE, COLOUR (TARTRAZINE, CARMOSINE, ALLURA RED) CHECK THE LEGAL LIMIT, CONTAINS NO ANIMAL MATTER. E102, E122, E129 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children b.) Preema brand Orange Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in a small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SODIUM CHLORIDE, COLOUR (TARTRAZINE, CARMOSINE, ALLURA RED) CHECK THE LEGAL LIMIT, CONTAINS NO ANIMAL MATTER. E102, E122, E129 may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children |
| Reason | Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40 |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 720 |
| Distribution | NY, MA |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | a.) EAN: 5021507271194; Batch No.: 3757; Best before 05/2027 b.) EAN: 5021507999463; Batch No.: 3902; Best before 08/2027 |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using the recalled Preema Colour Powders immediately.
- Dispose of any remaining powder or return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.
- Check packaging for batch numbers and best-before dates to determine if your product is affected (EANs 5021507271194 with Batch 3757, best before 05/2027; EAN 5021507999463 with Batch 3902, best before 08/2027).
- If you have experienced adverse effects, consult a health professional and report the incident to the FDA.
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