The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1588-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

E. Franco & Co. Recalls Rolled Cakes with Undeclared Wheat Allergen

E. Franco & Co. Inc is recalling Brazo gitano rolled cakes with pineapple-cheese 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 undeclared wheat, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' at a severity score of 3. No illnesses or injuries were reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

E. Franco & Co. Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,300 14-ounce rolls of "Brazo gitano (rolled cake)" with pineapple-cheese filling. The recall is being conducted because the product contains wheat, which is not declared on the label. This undeclared allergen poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

The affected product was distributed only in Puerto Rico. The source text does not specify specific store names, dates of distribution, or lot codes. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.

Consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume the recalled product. Individuals who have already consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers can contact the recalling firm for more information or to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
"***Brazo gitano (rolled cake)***pineapple-cheese 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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