Gourmet International Premio Strawberry Pralinati Recall: Undeclared Colors
Gourmet International recalls Premio Strawberry Pralinati cookies due to undeclared colors in all packages. Consumers should check UPC 8-16240-02015-5 for affected lots.
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Gourmet International Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of cookie products due to undeclared colors.
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What happened, in plain English
Gourmet International is recalling Premio Strawberry Pralinati cookies because they contain undeclared colors. This could affect consumers who have purchased these cookies, as the presence of undeclared colors may not be safe for all individuals. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20080-gourmet-international-premio-strawberry-pralinati-recall-undeclared-colors.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20080-gourmet-international-premio-strawberry-pralinati-recall-undeclared-colors · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0486-2018
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“Gourmet International Premio Strawberry Pralinati Recall: Undeclared Colors.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20080-gourmet-international-premio-strawberry-pralinati-recall-undeclared-colors. Based on FDA recall #F-0486-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0486-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cookies contain undeclared colors, which means they may not be safe for people with allergies to those colors. This could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Premio Strawberry Pralinati cookies with UPC 8-16240-02015-5. People with allergies to the undeclared colors are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 8-16240-02015-5 on the paper carton packaging. All lots and all dates are affected.
- Brand
Gourmet International- Product
Premio Strawberry Pralinati, Strawberry with Cocoa, 3.53oz, 10 units per case, packed in Paper Cartons- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check UPC Code
Look for the UPC 8-16240-02015-5 on the paper carton packaging to identify affected products.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 12 states and D.C..
FDA distribution: “Domestic: Domestic only, no VA/DOD KY, TX, WI, Washington DC, PA, VA, MO, FL, OH, SC, AL, CA, IN,” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using these products?
No specific stop-use instruction is provided; the recall is for undeclared colors, which may affect people with allergies.
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Where this comes from
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-0486-2018 (November 2, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0486-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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