Byrd Pink Lemonade Cookies Recall: Red Dyes Missing from Ingredients
Byrd recalls pink lemonade cookies due to missing red dyes in ingredients list. Affected lots from Dec 2018 have no Red 40 or Red 3 listed.
Lower-risk recall
Red 40 & Red 3 were not listed in the ingredients statement
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What happened, in plain English
Byrd is recalling pink lemonade cookies because the ingredients list doesn't show red dyes (Red 40 or Red 3). This could mean the cookies might have different colors than advertised, but it doesn't pose a health risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19012-byrd-pink-lemonade-cookies-recall-red-dyes-missing-from-ingredients.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19012-byrd-pink-lemonade-cookies-recall-red-dyes-missing-from-ingredients · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1677-2018
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“Byrd Pink Lemonade Cookies Recall: Red Dyes Missing from Ingredients.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19012-byrd-pink-lemonade-cookies-recall-red-dyes-missing-from-ingredients. Based on FDA recall #F-1677-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1677-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cookies were sold without listing red dyes (Red 40 or Red 3) in their ingredients. This means the color might differ from what's advertised, but it doesn't cause health issues or injuries.
Who’s affected
Owners of pink lemonade cookies with lot codes X356AX, X356BX (best by Dec 22, 2018) or X362AX, X362BX (best by Dec 28, 2018) are affected. Children and people with specific dietary needs might be most concerned about color accuracy.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot codes X356AX, X356BX (best by Dec 22, 2018) or X362AX, X362BX (best by Dec 28, 2018) on the box. The product is a 7 oz box of pink lemonade cookies from Byrd.
- Brand
Byrd- Product
PINK LEMONADE COOKIES Byrd's FAMOUS COOKIES; NET WT. 7 OZ .(198g) BOX; BYRD COOKIE COMPANY 6700 WATERS SAVANNAH, GA- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Ingredients List
Look for Red 40 or Red 3 in the ingredients list on the box.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following states: AL, CA, GA, OH, OK & PA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, California, Georgia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 36 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are these cookies safe to eat?
Yes, the cookies are safe to eat. The recall is only about the ingredients list not showing red dyes, which doesn't affect safety.
What should I do if I have these cookies?
You can keep using them, but check the ingredients list for Red 40 or Red 3. If they're missing, they're part of the recalled batch.
Is there a risk of injury from these cookies?
No, the recall doesn't involve any safety risks like choking or poisoning. It's only about color accuracy.
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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-1677-2018 (July 3, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1677-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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