A soft drink formulator issued a recall of product because it failed to list colors or sulfites on the label.
Charles Boggini Company, headquartered in Coventry, Conn., voluntarily recalled its “Pink Lemonade,” “Cola Flavoring Base,” “Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” — all of which are sold in one- and five-gallon containers to restaurants. "The recall was announced in an enforcement report issued by the FDA, which was reported by Newsweek and DailyMail.com."
The “Pink Lemonade” was recalled after it was found to contain FD&C Red No. 40, which is a red dye that is used in a range of products including cosmetics, drugs and food. The “Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” products were found to have FD&C Yellow No. 5 — an artificial food dye that is often found in processed pastries, breakfast cereals and colored candy.
The FDA requires manufacturers to declare when dye is used as an ingredient in their products.
The “Cola Flavoring Base” product that was recalled by Charles Boggini Company was found to contain sulfites, which are salts that are often used as preservatives in food products.
The company stated that it had "sent new labels to clients to attach to the products already on their shelves."
The “Cola Flavoring Base” product that was recalled by Charles Boggini Company was found to contain sulfites, which are salts that are often used as preservatives in food products.
The company stated that it had "sent new labels to clients to attach to the products already on their shelves."
However, to read the headlines, you think that the company done something much worse. USA Today and NY Post article was titled "Soda company recalls drinks sold at restaurants for chemicals, dye linked to cancer: FDA". So the product was not recalled because of what it contained, but the fact that it was not properly labeled. Many of the foods we eat contain yellow #5 and red #40. These synthetic dyes are deemed by the FDA as safe for use in regulated amounts.
https://nypost.com/2024/06/05/business/charles-boggini-company-recalls-drinks-that-contain-dye-linked-to-cancer-fda/
Soda company recalls multiple drinks sold in restaurants across US that contain dye linked to cancer: FDA
By Social Links forAriel Zilber
Published June 5, 2024, 3:27 p.m. ET
https://nypost.com/2024/06/05/business/charles-boggini-company-recalls-drinks-that-contain-dye-linked-to-cancer-fda/
Soda company recalls multiple drinks sold in restaurants across US that contain dye linked to cancer: FDA
By Social Links forAriel Zilber
Published June 5, 2024, 3:27 p.m. ET
A Connecticut-based company that sells flavored soda to restaurants has recalled four of its products after the Food and Drug Administration said they contained preservatives and food dyes — including one that can cause cancer.
Charles Boggini Company, headquartered in Coventry, Conn., voluntarily recalled its “Pink Lemonade,” “Cola Flavoring Base,” “Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” — all of which are sold in one- and five-gallon containers to restaurants.
The “Pink Lemonade” was recalled after it was found to contain FD&C Red No. 40, which is a red dye that is used in a range of products including cosmetics, drugs and food.
Some studies have linked red dye to rising incidents of colorectal cancer and other ailments including allergies, migraines and mental health defects.
The recall was announced in an enforcement report issued by the FDA, which was reported by Newsweek and DailyMail.com.
The FDA requires manufacturers to declare when dye is used as an ingredient in their products.
The “Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” products were found to have FD&C Yellow No. 5 — an artificial food dye that is often found in processed pastries, breakfast cereals and colored candy.
Also known as tartrazine or E102, FD&C Yellow No. 5 is believed to contribute to allergic reactions in asthmatics as well as those with low tolerance to aspirin.
The “Cola Flavoring Base” product that was recalled by Charles Boggini Company was found to contain sulfites, which are salts that are often used as preservatives in food products.
Sulfites in sufficiently large quantities have been blamed for causing skin reactions, digestive problems and respiratory issues.
The Post has sought comment from the FDA.
A spokesperson for Charles Boggini Company denied there was a recall. The company rep said that it sent new labels to clients to attach to the products already on their shelves.
In recent years, companies such as McDonald’s and cereal maker Kellogg have ceased the use of food-coloring dyes.
Last year, the FDA said it was looking into a ban of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food because it was no longer considered safe.
BVO is a citrus-boosting additive was previously used in beverages including Gatorade, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and other products and still remains in drinks including Sun Drop and numerous off-brand sodas.
Charles Boggini Company, headquartered in Coventry, Conn., voluntarily recalled its “Pink Lemonade,” “Cola Flavoring Base,” “Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” — all of which are sold in one- and five-gallon containers to restaurants.
The “Pink Lemonade” was recalled after it was found to contain FD&C Red No. 40, which is a red dye that is used in a range of products including cosmetics, drugs and food.
Some studies have linked red dye to rising incidents of colorectal cancer and other ailments including allergies, migraines and mental health defects.
The recall was announced in an enforcement report issued by the FDA, which was reported by Newsweek and DailyMail.com.
The FDA requires manufacturers to declare when dye is used as an ingredient in their products.
The “Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” products were found to have FD&C Yellow No. 5 — an artificial food dye that is often found in processed pastries, breakfast cereals and colored candy.
Also known as tartrazine or E102, FD&C Yellow No. 5 is believed to contribute to allergic reactions in asthmatics as well as those with low tolerance to aspirin.
The “Cola Flavoring Base” product that was recalled by Charles Boggini Company was found to contain sulfites, which are salts that are often used as preservatives in food products.
Sulfites in sufficiently large quantities have been blamed for causing skin reactions, digestive problems and respiratory issues.
The Post has sought comment from the FDA.
A spokesperson for Charles Boggini Company denied there was a recall. The company rep said that it sent new labels to clients to attach to the products already on their shelves.
In recent years, companies such as McDonald’s and cereal maker Kellogg have ceased the use of food-coloring dyes.
Last year, the FDA said it was looking into a ban of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food because it was no longer considered safe.
BVO is a citrus-boosting additive was previously used in beverages including Gatorade, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and other products and still remains in drinks including Sun Drop and numerous off-brand sodas.
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