Gasco Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color Recall: Undeclared Allergens
Gasco Industrial recalls Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color due to undeclared Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate. Check lot numbers for details.
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Failure to declare Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate
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What happened, in plain English
Gasco Industrial, Corp. is recalling its Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color because the label fails to declare Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate. This omission poses a risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients. The recall affects specific lots of 32 fl. oz. units and 5-gallon pails distributed domestically. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17716-gasco-golden-egg-yellow-shade-food-color-recall-undeclared-allergens.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17716-gasco-golden-egg-yellow-shade-food-color-recall-undeclared-allergens · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1152-2019
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“Gasco Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color Recall: Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17716-gasco-golden-egg-yellow-shade-food-color-recall-undeclared-allergens. Based on FDA recall #F-1152-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1152-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate but does not list them on the label. Consumers relying on the ingredient list for allergy management may unknowingly consume these substances, potentially triggering an adverse health response.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled food color, particularly those with allergies to Yellow #5 or potassium sorbate, are at risk of an allergic reaction. The product was sold to domestic consignees only.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color in 32 fl. oz. (946 mL) containers or 5-gallon pails. Check the lot numbers on the packaging; affected lots include 18011201, 18042301, 18052301, 18070501, and 18090401.
- Brand
Gasco- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic Consignees Only. No government or foreign consignees.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1152-2019 | Gasc¿ Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color, Contains: 32 fl. oz. (946 mL); 18011201 18042301 18052301 18070501 18090401 | (135) 5-gallon pails and (516) 32oz ea units |
| F-1153-2019 | Gasc¿ Tomato Red Food Color, Net Contents: 5 gal (640 fl. oz); Lot # 18052301 | (35) 5-gallon pails and (60) 32oz ea units |
What to do — step by step
Check Lot Numbers
Verify if your product has one of the affected lot numbers: 18011201, 18042301, 18052301, 18070501, or 18090401.
Contact Manufacturer
Since the remedy is not stated in the record, contact Gasco Industrial, Corp. directly for further instructions on returns or refunds.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1152-2019 (February 15, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1152-2019 to see it in context.
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