The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1584-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

E. Franco & Co. Recalls Brazo Gitano Cakes Due to Undeclared Wheat

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with strawberry filling because it contains undeclared wheat. 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, as no illnesses or injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake)" with strawberry filling. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared wheat, a major food allergen.

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

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific variety described. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***strawberry filling***"

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.

See all 17 products in this recall →