a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder

KPCM New York Inc. has recalled a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on February 18, 2026 and was initiated on January 29, 2026. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder, with approximately 720 bottles affected. The company behind the recall is KPCM New York Inc., based in Maspeth, NY. The FDA describes the product as: “a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder; Net Weight .88oz/25gm; packaged in small plastic bottle; INGREDIENTS: SODIUM CHLORIDE, COLOUR (TARTRAZINE, CARMOSINE, ALLURA RED) CHECK THE LEGAL LIMIT, CONTAINS NO ANIMAL MATTER. E102, E122, E129 may have an ad…”

Why was a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Products contain banned color, carmoisine and undeclared FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Red 40.” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.

An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought a.) Preema brand Bright Red Food Colour Powder, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (a.) EAN: 5021507271194; Batch No.: 3757; Best before 05/2027 b.) EAN: 5021507999463; Batch No.: 3902; Best before 08/2027) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact KPCM New York Inc. or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in NY. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.