Mexicantown Bakery Recalls Orejas Pastry Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc. is recalling Orejas pastries because they contain undeclared milk in the form of whey protein.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc. is recalling Orejas pastries that contain soy, eggs, wheat, and milk. The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared milk, specifically in the form of whey protein, which is not listed in the ingredients.
The affected product is sold in 10 cases of 180 packs. The pastries were manufactured between August and November 2014, with expiration dates such as "02-Nov-14". The product was distributed domestically in Illinois. While the distribution pattern mentions Canada for a different product (Tacos de Pina), the source text does not explicitly state that the Orejas were distributed to Canada.
Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled Orejas pastries. Individuals should check their pantries for the product with UPC 095640001456 and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Orejas- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and milk
- Manufacturer
- Mexicantown Bakery, Inc
- Category
- Food — Bakery Products
- Hazard
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 (4)
- UPC 095640001456
- Canada Product UPC 000009071940
- Manufactured between August and November 2014
- ex. "02-Nov-14"
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Mexicantown Bakery, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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