FDA recalls soda company's drinks for chemicals, dye linked to cancer

By: Manahil Ahmad
NorthJersey.com
USA Today Network - New Jersey

..... The food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall of several popular beverage produced by the Charles Boggini Company, citing the failure to declare multiple chemicals and preservatives, including a dye linked to cancer.
..... The recall affects four of the company's drinks: Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavoring Base, yellow Lemonade, and Yellow Lemonade X. these beverages, sold in 1- and 5-gallon quantities, are distributed to restaurants across the United States.
..... The FDA enforcement notice highlights that the Pink Lemonade contains FD&C Red Number 40 dye, a coloring agent associated with colorectal cancer. Additionally, the Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade X Drinks were found to contain FD&C Yellow Number 5, a dye known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals. The Cola Flavoring Base includes sulfite, preservatives that can lead to respiratory issues when consumed in large quantiles.
..... Consumers and food establishments are urged to stop using these products immediately and follow the FDA's guidance on the recall.
..... For more information, visits the FDA's official website.

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