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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0088-2025/FDA enforcement
Carley's INC.·Food·Jun 6, 2025

Carley S Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, 5.34oz Plastic Tray, Clear Film Overwrap W/ Label, 12…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product has a misbranded Yellow Color. Identified on label at Artificial Yellow Color, and it should be identified as FD&C Yellow #5

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, IL, MI, IA +12 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCarley's INC.
Recalling firmCarley's INC.Lake Forest, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 40235 50011 00 31026 05142 50 61925 08232 40 80525 10092 40 81725 10212 40 91025 11142 41 12425 01282 5
Lot / date codes
  • UPC Code: 7 40235 50011 0 Exp Date-Lot Code 01726-040225 11245-012825 031026-051425 061925-082324 080525-100924 081725-102124 091025-111424 061925-082324 112425-012825
Distribution area
INILMIIALAMDPAVAMNALTXGASCNYNCWV

Product is shipped to wholesalers who further distribute to retail stores. Wholesalers are located in IL, MI, IA, LA, MD, PA, VA, MN, AL, TX, GA, SC, NY, NC, WV,

United States

Quantity affected5, 826 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 2, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0088-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Carley's INC. initiated this food recall on June 6, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Product has a misbranded Yellow Color. Identified on label at Artificial Yellow Color, and it should be identified as FD&C Yellow #5. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product is shipped to wholesalers who further distribute to retail stores. Wholesalers are located in IL, MI, IA, LA, MD, PA, VA, MN, AL, TX, GA, SC, NY, NC, WV,.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product has a misbranded Yellow Color. Identified on label at Artificial Yellow Color, and it should be identified as FD&C Yellow #5

Carley S Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, 5.34oz Plastic Tray, Clear Film Overwrap W/ Label, 12… was made or distributed by Carley's INC. in Lake Forest, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0088-2025, dated July 2, 2025.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Carley S Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, 5.34oz Plastic Tray, Clear Film Overwrap W/ Label, 12… recall?

Carley's INC. recalled Carley S Soft Baked Iced Lemon Cookies, 5.34oz Plastic Tray, Clear Film Overwrap W/ Label, 12… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0088-2025. Product has a misbranded Yellow Color. Identified on label at Artificial Yellow Color, and it should be identified as FD&C Yellow #5

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Carley's INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0088-2025. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.