The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0734-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Mexicantown Bakery Recalls Concha Pink Pastries Due to Undeclared Artificial Coloring

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc. is recalling Concha Pink pastries because they contain undeclared artificial coloring agents.

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 a labeling error regarding undeclared artificial coloring, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving minor labeling issues or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Mexicantown Bakery, Inc. is recalling 10 cases of 90-pack Concha Pink pastries. The product contains soy, eggs, wheat, and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6, and Red #3 and #40. The recall is issued because the artificial coloring agents were not declared on the product label.

The affected pastries were manufactured between August and November 2014 and bear the UPC 095640001593. The source text notes that the product was distributed domestically in Illinois. While the distribution pattern mentions Tacos de Pina in relation to Canada, the specific distribution details for the Concha Pink pastries are limited to the domestic Illinois market in the provided text.

Consumers who have purchased these pastries should check their labels for the specific UPC and manufacturing dates. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Concha Pink- pastry containing soy, eggs, wheat and FD&C Yellow #5 and #6, and Red #3 and #40.
Manufacturer
Mexicantown Bakery, Inc
Category
Food — Bakery / Pastry
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 (3)

  • UPC 095640001593
  • 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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