Mexicantown Wholesale Recalls Polvorones Amarillo for Undeclared Yellow Dye
Mexicantown Wholesale is voluntarily recalling Polvorones Amarillo due to undeclared FD&C Yellow #6. The recall affects 200 units distributed in Michigan.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error (undeclared dye) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Mexicantown Wholesale is voluntarily recalling 200 units of Polvorones Amarillo. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #6, a food dye that must be declared on the label.
The affected products were distributed in Michigan on May 8, 2012. The items are identified by UPC 0 95640 00161 and item number 120510. No lot number is listed for this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- POLVORONES AMARILLO QTY: 100 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
- Manufacturer
- Mexicantown Wholesale
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 200
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 (2)
- No Lot number
- UPC: 0 95640 00161 and item number 120510 Distributed on 5/8/12
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by Mexicantown Wholesale 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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