Key Takeaway

Coconut Macaroons "Besitos de Coco" packaged in 6 oz. clamshell containers with brand name La Orocovena Biscuit. by La Orocovena Biscuit de PR, Inc. was recalled on August 23, 2019. The hazard: Coconut Macaroons contain undeclared FD&C Yellow # 5 and FD&C Yellow #6.

FDA Food Class II Terminated

Coconut Macaroons "Besitos de Coco" packaged in 6 oz. clamshell containers with brand name La Orocovena Biscuit.

Recalled: August 23, 2019 ~30, 426 units (6 oz packages) units affected F-2157-2019

Description

Coconut Macaroons "Besitos de Coco" packaged in 6 oz. clamshell containers with brand name La Orocovena Biscuit.

Hazard / Reason

Coconut Macaroons contain undeclared FD&C Yellow # 5 and FD&C Yellow #6.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Coconut Macaroons "Besitos de Coco" packaged in 6 oz. clamshell containers with brand name La Orocovena Biscuit.

Food

Coconut Macaroons "Besitos de Coco" packaged in 6 oz. clamshell containers with brand name La Orocovena Biscuit.

Food

Company Information

La Orocovena Biscuit de PR, Inc.

Orocovis, PR, United States

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Distribution

Macaroons were only distributed to retailers in in Puerto Rico. The firm will personally visit all consignees and place a recall notice in the stores.

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