The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1577-2014·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 mango filling due to undeclared wheat allergens. 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 voluntarily recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake)" with mango filling. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared wheat, which is a major food allergen.

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

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop eating it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should be particularly cautious to avoid accidental exposure.

The recalled product

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