The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0708-2025·Announced 2025-04-23

Arepas de Chocolo recalled for undeclared soy allergen

Delicias de la Abuela Inc. is recalling Arepas de Chocolo due to the presence of undeclared soy lecithin. Consumers with soy allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an allergen mislabeling recall involving a common allergen (soy). The rubric classifies allergen mislabeling on common allergens as High severity, and no reported illnesses are stated in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Delicias de la Abuela Inc. is recalling Arepas de Chocolo (Net Weight: 22.5 oz, 5 units per package, UPC 850283002037) because the product contains undeclared soy lecithin, present at less than 2%. The product should be kept refrigerated and comes in vacuum seal packages and twist tie bags.

A total of 1,504 units have been distributed: 604 units through retail channels and 900 units through food service and restaurants in Florida. Consumers who have purchased this product and have a soy allergy or sensitivity should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the point of purchase.

Anyone with questions or concerns about this recall may contact the recalling firm, Delicias de la Abuela Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Arepas de Chocolo, Abuelas Food Company, Delicias de la Abuela's, Net Weight: 22.5oz. (638g), 5 units per package, Vacuum seal packages and twist tie bags, KEEP REFRIGERATED. UPC 850283002037
Manufacturer
DELICIAS DE LA ABUELA INC
Category
Food — Prepared Foods / Arepas
Hazard
  • allergen-soy

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC 850283002037

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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