Carley's Inc. is recalling 5,826 cases of Carley's Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies because they contain the color additive FD&C Yellow #5, which is not properly declared on the product label. The packaging incorrectly identifies the ingredient as "Artificial Yellow Color" rather than using the required specific name. These cookies were sold in 5.34oz plastic trays with clear film overwrap and were distributed to retail stores via wholesalers across 15 states. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
People who have a sensitivity to FD&C Yellow #5 (also known as tartrazine) may experience allergic-type reactions if they consume these cookies.
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Packaged in a 5.34oz Plastic Tray with clear film overwrap; 12 units per case.
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