The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1573-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

E. Franco & Co. Recalls Brazo Gitano Cakes for Undeclared Wheat

E. Franco & Co. Inc. is recalling Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with pumpkin paste filling because it contains undeclared wheat. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico.

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 on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with pumpkin paste filling. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared wheat, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product was distributed in Puerto Rico only. The source text does not specify a brand name, lot number, or specific expiration date for the recalled items.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should be particularly cautious to avoid exposure to the undeclared allergen.

The recalled product

Product
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pumpkin paste filling***"
Manufacturer
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Category
Food — Baked Goods
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 (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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