E. Franco & Co. Recalls Rolled Cakes Due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen
E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 rolls of Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with pineapple paste filling because the product contains undeclared wheat. The recall is limited to Puerto Rico.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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 undeclared wheat, a common allergen. According to the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens is classified as High severity (Score 3), especially when no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
E. Franco & Co. Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,300 rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake)" with pineapple paste filling. The product is being recalled because it contains wheat, which is not declared on the label. Each roll weighs approximately 14 ounces.
The recall is limited to Puerto Rico. The source text does not provide specific lot numbers, expiration dates, or distribution dates. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for a refund. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should be particularly cautious, as accidental exposure to undeclared wheat can cause allergic reactions.
The recalled product
- Product
- "***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pineapple paste filling***"
- Manufacturer
- E. Franco & Co. Inc
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
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)
- no code
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 17 recalled by E. Franco & Co. 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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