E. Franco & Co. Recalls Brazo Gitano Cakes for Undeclared Wheat
E. Franco & Co. is recalling Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with cheese filling due to undeclared wheat. The product was distributed in 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, which meets the rubric criteria for a High severity score (3).
Plain-English summary
E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake)" with cheese 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 lot number, expiration date, or specific retail locations.
Consumers with wheat allergies should not consume the product. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing allergic reactions should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact the recalling firm for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- "***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***cheese filling***"
- Manufacturer
- E. Franco & Co. Inc
- Category
- Food — Bakery Products
- 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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