The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1574-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

E. Franco & Co. Recalls Pistachio Filled Rolled Cakes for Undeclared Wheat

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 14-oz rolls of Brazo gitano with pistachio filling sold in Puerto Rico due to undeclared wheat.

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 meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,300 14-oz rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake)" with pistachio filling. The product was distributed exclusively in Puerto Rico. The recall is being conducted because the product contains wheat, which is not declared on the label.

Consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume this product. Individuals who have purchased the recalled items should check their pantries and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. No specific lot codes or expiration dates are provided in the recall notice, so consumers should identify the product by its description and packaging.

The recalled product

Product
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pistachio 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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