The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1585-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

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

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling Brazo Gitano rolled cakes with chocolate filling due to 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) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of Brazo Gitano (rolled cake) with chocolate filling. The recall is being conducted because the product contains wheat, which is not declared on the label.

The affected product was distributed in Puerto Rico only. The source text does not specify specific lot numbers, expiration dates, or store locations.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries and discard any affected rolls or return them to the place of purchase. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

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