The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0731-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Mexicantown Bakery Recalls Concha Blancas Pastries Due to Undeclared Artificial Coloring

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc. is recalling Concha Blancas pastries because they contain undeclared artificial coloring agents FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is undeclared artificial coloring, which is a labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Concha Blancas pastries. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared artificial coloring agents, specifically FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Yellow #6. These ingredients are not listed on the product label, which may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these specific dyes.

The recalled product consists of 10 cases of 90-pack and 30 cases of 90-pack Concha Blancas. The pastries were manufactured between August and November 2014, with expiration dates such as "02-Nov-14". The product carries the UPC 095640001562. Distribution was primarily domestic in Illinois, with some product distributed to Canada, though specific customer information for the Canadian distribution is not available.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of Concha Blancas should check their expiration dates and UPC codes against the information provided. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Concha Blancas- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6.

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 (3)

  • UPC 095640001562
  • 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →