CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jun 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Marzipan - Pink, Orange and Green recalled by Mandelin
Mandelin is recalling Marzipan - Pink, Orange and Green, distributed in California, Colorado, Kentucky. The recall was initiated on 16 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2010-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68319
- Recalling firm
- Mandelin, Wasco, CA
- Brand
- Marzipan
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 May 2014
- FDA classified
- 10 Jun 2014
- Reported
- 18 Jun 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Citrus
Timeline
| 16 May 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Jun 2014 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared Yellow #5 & 6 in Marzipan (Pink, Green, Orange).
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Marzipan - Pink, Orange and Green; Packed in 1 lb, (16 oz.) plastic containers and and 10.5 lb. 4.76 kg) pails. Ingredient: Sugar, almonds, potassium sorbate, oil of bitter almonds. Mandelin: California Almonds and Almond Pastes, Wasco California 93280
Where it was distributed
CA, KY, CO
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared Yellow #5 & 6 in Marzipan (Pink, Green, Orange).
Which lots are affected?
Codes: 1 Lb. packages: 2234, 91469FY; 10.5 lb packages: 133, 233, 336, 390, 509, 878, 995, 1071, 1608, 1617, 1634, 1677, 1691, 2529, 91276, 91714, 91755, 91786, 91113YF, and 91276YF
Where was it sold?
CA, KY, CO
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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