The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1586-2014·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 coconut-pineapple filling due to undeclared wheat allergens. 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 undeclared wheat, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' at a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with coconut-pineapple 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 stop consuming it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease should be particularly cautious and avoid the product entirely.

The recalled product

Product
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***coconut-pineapple 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 →