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La Orocovena Biscuit de PR, Inc.
FDA recall F-2157-2019 · Class II · reported 2019-09-25 · Terminated
- Product
- Coconut Macaroons "Besitos de Coco" packaged in 6 oz. clamshell containers with brand name La Orocovena Biscuit.
- Reason
- Coconut Macaroons contain undeclared FD&C Yellow # 5 and FD&C Yellow #6.
- Quantity
- 30, 426 units (6 oz packages)
- Distribution
- Macaroons were only distributed to retailers in in Puerto Rico. The firm will personally visit all consignees and place a recall notice in the stores.
- Firm location
- PR, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Recall started
- 2019-08-23
- Terminated
- 2020-02-21
- Code info
- No lot code or expiration date
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.