A Connecticut company that sells flavored sodas to restaurants has recalled four products after the Food and Drug Administration said they contained preservatives and food colorings. cancer.
Coventry, Connecticut-based Charles Boggini Co. voluntarily recalled Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavor Base, Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade X, all of which are sold to restaurants in one- and five-gallon containers.
“Pink Lemonade” was recalled after it was found to contain FD&C Red No. 40, a red dye used in a variety of products, including cosmetics, drugs and food.
Several studies have linked red dye to increased incidence of colon cancer and other illnesses, including allergies, migraines and psychiatric disorders.
Recall Enforcement reports issued by the FDAreported by Newsweek and From DailyMail.com.
The FDA requires manufacturers to declare if dyes are used as ingredients in their products.
“Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” products were found to contain FD&C Yellow No. 5, an artificial food coloring commonly found in processed pastries, breakfast cereals and colored candies.
FD&C Yellow No. 5, also known as tartrazine or E102, is thought to contribute to allergic reactions in people with asthma and those with low aspirin tolerance.
The “Cola Flavor Base” products recalled by Charles Boggini & Co. were found to contain sulfites, a salt commonly used as a food preservative.
Sulfites, when consumed in large quantities, have been known to cause skin reactions, digestive problems, and respiratory problems.
The Post has reached out to the FDA for comment.
A spokesman for Charles Boggini Cos. denied there was a recall. Company officials said the company had sent new labels to customers to apply to products already on shelves.
In recent years, companies such as McDonald’s and cereal maker Kellogg’s have stopped using food colorings.
Last year, the FDA announced that it was considering banning brominated vegetable oil (BVO) from food because it no longer believes it is safe.
BVO is a citrus flavor-enhancing additive that was previously used in beverages like Gatorade, Coca-Cola and Pepsi, and still remains in drinks like Sundrop and many non-branded sodas.
