The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1176-2019·Announced 2019-03-27

El Rey Chocolitas Cereal Recalled for Undeclared Soy Lecithin

Cesar Iglesias, S.A. is recalling El Rey Chocolitas cereal in Puerto Rico due to undeclared soy lecithin.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (soy) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cesar Iglesias, S.A. is recalling 4,880 units of El Rey Chocolitas cereal in 12.69oz (360gr) and 2.2lb (1 Kg) sizes. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared soy lecithin in the product.

The affected products were distributed domestically in Puerto Rico. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates for the 12.69oz size include 11118 (exp. 4/21/2019), 11218 (exp. 4/22/2019), 11318 (exp. 4/23/2019), 13418 (exp. 5/14/2019), 26418 (exp. 9/21/2019), and 32418 (exp. 11/20/2019). The 2.2lb size is affected under lot 13418 (exp. 5/14/2019).

Consumers with these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
El Rey Chocolitas 12.69oz (360gr) and 2.2lb (1 Kg)
Manufacturer
Cesar Iglesias, S.A.
Category
Food — Cereal
Hazard
Affected units
4,880

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 (12)

  • 12.69oz (360gr): Lots # 11118
  • exp. date 4/21/2019
  • 11218
  • exp. date 4/22/2019
  • 11318
  • exp. date 4/23/2019
  • 13418
  • exp. date 5/14/2019
  • lot 26418
  • exp. date 9/21/2019
  • and 32418
  • exp. date 11/20/2019. 2.2 lb (1Kg): Lot 13418

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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