The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1587-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

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

E. Franco & Co. is recalling Brazo gitano rolls with papaya-cheese filling 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 meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of Brazo gitano (rolled cake) with papaya-cheese filling. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico only.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains wheat, which is not declared on the label. This is a Class II recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact E. Franco & Co. Inc. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should not consume the product.

The recalled product

Product
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***papaya-cheese filling***"
Manufacturer
E. Franco & Co. Inc
Category
Food — Bakery Products
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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