Turkana Food recalls cotton candy with rose due to food dye risk

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What happened, in plain English

Turkana Food Inc. is recalling cotton candy with rose (250g) because it contains a food dye called Ponceau 4R. This dye is not approved for use in food products and could pose health risks.

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains Ponceau 4R (E124), a food dye that is not approved for use in food products. This dye is known to cause allergic reactions in some people and may pose health risks if consumed.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the cotton candy with rose (250g) from Turkana Food Inc. with UPC 8697407913372. Children and individuals with food allergies may be at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Hacizade Pismaniye Pashmak (Cotton Candy with Rose)' with a net weight of 250g (8.80-oz.) and UPC 8697407913372.

Brand
Turkana Food
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

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Look for the product name 'Hacizade Pismaniye Pashmak (Cotton Candy with Rose)' with net weight 250g (8.80-oz.) and UPC 8697407913372.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The recall record states the product contains an unapproved food dye, so it is not safe to consume.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so consumers should check the product details and contact Turkana Food Inc. for further instructions.

Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?

The recall record does not mention any physical injury risk, only a food dye issue.

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Subject: Recall F-2443-2015 — Turkana Food Turkana Food

Hello,

I own a Turkana Food that is covered by recall F-2443-2015 from Turkana Food.

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-2443-2015 (March 19, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2443-2015 to see it in context.
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Turkana Food Inc. recalls Hacizade Pismaniye Pashmak (Cotton Candy with Rose), Net Wt. 250-g (8.80-oz.), UPC 8697407913372

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