FDA Class II Recall: 136,200 Lemon Meringue Pies Pulled Over Undeclared Dye

TOPEKA, Sept. 7, 2025 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall of more than 136,200 cases of 8-inch lemon meringue pies by Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC, after discovering the products contain undeclared Yellow #5 dye.

Recall Details and Consumer Risk Jessie Lord Bakery, based in Torrance, California, issued the recall on Sept. 5. The pies were sold in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Affected lots (24050-25231) bear a “best by” date of Feb. 19, 2027.

  • Item codes include 31811-1 (UPC 885523318111), 30811-2 (UPC 885523308112), 08276 (UPC 041512082757) and 84232 (UPC 00041220842322).
  • “Class II” recall classification indicates exposure may cause temporary or reversible health effects.

Nut Graf The recall underscores the FDA’s vigilance over undeclared allergens and additives, aiming to prevent allergic reactions and ensure proper labeling across retail food products.

Background and Next Steps Yellow #5, known as tartrazine, can trigger hives, asthma or other allergic responses in sensitive individuals. Consumers who purchased the listed pies should not consume them and may return the products to the point of sale for a refund or replacement.

FDA Advice Customers with questions or adverse reactions should contact the FDA’s consumer complaint coordinator or consult a healthcare provider. Retailers and distributors are instructed to cease sales and remove all affected inventory immediately.

Key Recall Summary

  • Manufacturer: Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC (Torrance, California)
  • Product: 8” round lemon meringue pies (regular and sugar-free)
  • Lot Codes: 24050-25231; Best by Feb. 19, 2027
  • States Affected: AL, AZ, CA, CT, KS, LA, MI, MO, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI
  • Reason: Undeclared Yellow #5 dye (tartrazine)
  • Recall Class: II

Consumers and retailers may visit the FDA’s website for full recall notices and instructional guidance.