The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1580-2014·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 bavarian cream filling due to undeclared wheat allergens. 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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses were reported.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake)" with bavarian cream cake 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 store locations. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product that may contain undeclared wheat.

The recalled product

Product
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***bavarian cream cake filling***"

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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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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