CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 18 Feb 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder recalled by KPCM New York
KPCM New York is recalling a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder, distributed in Massachusetts, New York. The recall was initiated on 29 Jan 2026 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
- H-0490-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98363
- Recalling firm
- KPCM New York, Maspeth, NY
- Brand
- Preema
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jan 2026
- FDA classified
- 6 Feb 2026
- Reported
- 18 Feb 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Citrus
Timeline
| 29 Jan 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40
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
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 distributed
NY, MA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40
Which lots are affected?
a.) EAN: 5021507271194; Batch No.: 3757; Best before 05/2027 b.) EAN: 5021507999463; Batch No.: 3902; Best before 08/2027
Where was it sold?
NY, MA
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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