from the company pulling it to the FDA telling you
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, Honeyville Yellow Color by Honeyville is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 19, 2026 for Undeclared Red #40 food coloring. The source rates it a low risk.
What happened
Honeyville recalled a batch of its Yellow Color 1 gallon product because it may contain Red #40 that wasn't listed on the label. This was distributed to 12 independent manufacturer locations in Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California.
What to do
If you are one of the manufacturer locations that received this product (Lot 60609-8, EXP 06/08/28), stop using it and contact FlavorsandColor.Com or Honeyville for further instructions.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeyville Yellow Color 1 Gallon (Water, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Citric Acid, and Sodium Benzoate) | — | 60609-8 | 06/08/28 | 1 gallon |
AZ, CA, NV, OR
- OPENFDA — primary source, first seen Sep 2, 2026
Brand history: Honeyville · Report an error · Extraction confidence 75%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Honeyville Yellow Color recalled?
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, Honeyville Yellow Color by Honeyville is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 19, 2026 for Undeclared Red #40 food coloring. The source rates it a low risk.
What should I do?
If you are one of the manufacturer locations that received this product (Lot 60609-8, EXP 06/08/28), stop using it and contact FlavorsandColor.Com or Honeyville for further instructions.
Where was it sold?
The notice names no retailer. Distribution: AZ, CA, NV, OR.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
1 product listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: 60609-8. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.
When did the company start pulling it?
The company started pulling it on Jul 28, 2026. The FDA listed it publicly on Aug 19, 2026, 22 days later.