The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0762-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Mallorca Queso Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Productos Pacheco, Inc. is recalling Mallorca Queso NET WT 4OZ because it contains undeclared soy. The product was distributed to consignees in Puerto Rico.

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 classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared allergens: soy"

Plain-English summary

Productos Pacheco, Inc. is recalling Mallorca Queso NET WT 4OZ due to the presence of undeclared soy. Soy is a major food allergen, and its failure to be listed on the label poses a risk to consumers with soy allergies.

The recall is limited to consignees in Puerto Rico. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled, specific lot numbers, or the date of distribution.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the presence of soy. If the product does not list soy as an ingredient, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Individuals with soy allergies should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Mallorca Queso NET WT 4OZ

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)

  • TBD

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Productos Pacheco, 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 12 products in this recall →

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