The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0767-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Corn Cake Recalled for Undeclared Wheat and Milk Allergens

Productos Pacheco, Inc. is recalling Bizcocho Maiz corn cake because it contains undeclared wheat and milk allergens.

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: wheat and milk."

Plain-English summary

Productos Pacheco, Inc. is recalling Bizcocho Maiz [Corn Cake] NET WT 4OZ. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically wheat and milk.

The product was distributed to consignees in Puerto Rico. Individuals with allergies to wheat or milk should not consume this product. Consumers who have purchased the recalled corn cake should check their pantries and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bizcocho Maiz [Corn Cake] 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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