Gasco Industrial, Corp. recalls Gasc¿ Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color, Contains: 32 fl. oz. (946 mL)
Gasco Industrial recalls Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color (32 fl oz) due to failure to declare Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate. Consumers should check product codes 18011201-18090401 for affected items.
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Failure to declare Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate
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What happened, in plain English
Gasco Industrial is recalling Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color (32 fl oz) because it was not properly labeled with Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate. This could lead to regulatory issues but does not pose a direct health hazard to consumers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17716-gasco-industrial-golden-egg-yellow-shade-food-color-recall-missing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17716-gasco-industrial-golden-egg-yellow-shade-food-color-recall-missing · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1152-2019
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“Gasco Industrial Golden Egg Yellow Shade Food Color Recall: Missing Yellow #5 and Potassium Sorbate.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17716-gasco-industrial-golden-egg-yellow-shade-food-color-recall-missing. 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 food coloring failed to list Yellow #5 and potassium sorbate on its label. This means it may not meet labeling requirements for food additives, potentially causing regulatory violations but not posing a direct health risk to consumers.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased this food coloring for use in food production. Food manufacturers using this product are most at risk of regulatory penalties.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product codes 18011201, 18042301, 18052301, 18070501, or 18090401 on the packaging. This food coloring was sold in the U.S. between 2021 and 2023.
- Brand
Gasco Industrial- 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 Product Codes
Look for the product codes 18011201, 18042301, 18052301, 18070501, or 18090401 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this food coloring safe to use?
The recall is due to labeling issues, not safety concerns. The product is safe for use but must be properly labeled to comply with regulations.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for product codes 18011201, 18042301, 18052301, 18070501, or 18090401 on the packaging.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not require immediate action. Check the product codes and contact Gasco Industrial if you have concerns.
Contact Gasco Industrial
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gasco Industrial to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1152-2019 — Gasco Industrial Gasco Industrial Hello, I own a Gasco Industrial that is covered by recall F-1152-2019 from Gasco Industrial. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- 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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