a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SO
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged by KPCM New York Inc.. Reason: Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40.
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
H-0490-2026
Action Date
2026-02-18
Status
Ongoing
Category
food
Product Description
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
Lot/Code Info: a.) EAN: 5021507271194; Batch No.: 3757; Best before 05/2027 b.) EAN: 5021507999463; Batch No.: 3902; Best before 08/2027
Quantity Affected: 720 bottles
Reason for Recall
Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40
Distribution
NY, MA
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2026-01-29
Company
Maspeth, NY
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 70 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (KPCM New York Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does KPCM New York Inc. have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for KPCM New York Inc. in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "H-0490-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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