The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1581-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

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

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 rolls of Brazo Gitano lemon filling cakes 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 corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,300 rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake) lemon filling" products. The recall is being conducted because the products contain wheat, which is not declared on the label. The affected products are 14 oz rolls.

The recalled products were distributed only in Puerto Rico. No specific lot codes or expiration dates are provided in the source text. Consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

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