Preema Bright Red and Orange Food Colour Powder
Preema Bright Red and Orange Food Colour Powder recalled for banned carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and Red 40.
Do not use these food color powders. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Check your pantry for Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder or Orange Food Colour Powder in .88 oz/25 gm plastic bottles.
Why it was recalled
Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder and Orange Food Colour Powder (.88 oz/25 gm each, packaged in small plastic bottles) are recalled due to the presence of banned color carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40. These artificial colors may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children. The products were distributed in New York and Massachusetts.
Is mine affected?
Check the lot code and best-by (or expiration) date printed on your package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
| Product | UPC | Recall # |
|---|---|---|
| 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 LEG | 5021507271194, 5021507999463 | H-0490-2026 |
| 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 | – | – |
Where it was sold
Distributed in Massachusetts and New York.
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification