FDA·Food·September 23, 2026

Elegant Foods recalls carrot cake, golden raisins and coconut flakes over unlisted yellow dyes

The carrot decoration on the cake contains Yellow #5 and Yellow #6, which are not listed on the finished product label.

What to do

The notice does not give instructions. Read the official notice for details.

Recall details

Product
Elegant Foods Carrot Cake, 9". 14 Servings. Keep Refrigerated/Frozen. 537 Atlas Ave., Madison, WI 53714.; Elegant Foods Golden Raisins, 5 pound. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.; Elegant Foods Coconut Flakes, 5 Pounds. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.
Hazard
Carrot decoration contains Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 which is not listed on finished product label.
Units
300 cakes; 8 - 5 pound bags; 6 - 5 lb. bags
Where sold
WI
FDA classification
Class II · Ongoing
Classified by FDA
September 16, 2026
Recall started
July 24, 2026
FDA enforcement report
September 23, 2026
Identifiers
  • Codes: No code applied.
  • FDA recall number: H-1385-2026
  • Codes: No code applied.
  • FDA recall number: H-1384-2026
  • Codes: No code applied.
  • FDA recall number: H-1383-2026

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Official notice

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Product
Elegant Foods Carrot Cake, 9". 14 Servings. Keep Refrigerated/Frozen. 537 Atlas Ave., Madison, WI 53714. | Elegant Foods Golden Raisins, 5 pound. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714. | Elegant Foods Coconut Flakes, 5 Pounds. 537 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714.
Reason for recall
Carrot decoration contains Yellow #5 and Yellow #6 which is not listed on finished product label.
Classification
Class II (Ongoing)
Distribution
WI
Quantity
300 cakes; 8 - 5 pound bags; 6 - 5 lb. bags

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