MID DOLCIARIA SRL — Class II: .155 CRUNCHY CANNOLI GLUTEN FREE intended use: DESSERT condition: shelf stable shelf life
MID DOLCIARIA SRL has initiated a Class II recall for its Crunchy Cannoli Gluten Free dessert due to the presence of unapproved color additives, specifically chlorophyll E140 and E141. The recall affects shelf-stable 190g packages from Lot 2523000012 with a best-before date of 10/17/2026.
This affects regulatory and quality compliance departments at MID DOLCIARIA SRL, as well as distributors and retailers handling imported Italian confectionery products.
This enforcement action highlights the regulatory risks associated with international ingredient standards, where E-number additives common in the EU may be classified as unapproved color additives by the FDA. The Class II designation suggests that while the health hazard is not immediate or severe, the product violates statutory requirements for food additives, potentially leading to seizure or import alerts for non-compliant foreign firms.
QA teams should audit ingredient specifications against the FDA's list of approved color additives (21 CFR Part 73/74) and ensure that international suppliers are not utilizing additives that are permitted in Europe (E-numbers) but unapproved in the U.S. Supply chain managers should verify that Lot 2523000012 is identified and isolated from inventory.
Class II. Reason: The product contains unapproved colors chlorophyll E140 and E141.. Product: .155 CRUNCHY CANNOLI GLUTEN FREE intended use: DESSERT condition: shelf stable shelf life: 12 month type of packaging: box, 190g 6.70 oz - 20 packages per case LOT: 2523000012 - BEST BEFORE: 10/17/2026 firm name & address listed on label: MID DOLCIARIA SRL VIA CASALINI, 8 -95032 - BELPASSO (CT). Firm: MID DOLCIARIA SRL (Belpasso Italy). Status: Ongoing.
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