Mexicantown Wholesale Recalls Empanada Pina Due to Undeclared Yellow Dye
Mexicantown Wholesale is voluntarily recalling Empanada Pina products because they contain undeclared FD&C Yellow #6.
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) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Mexicantown Wholesale is voluntarily recalling 100 units of Empanada Pina. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #6, a food additive that must be declared on the label.
The affected product is identified by UPC 0 95640 00134 and item number 120510. It was distributed in Michigan on May 8, 2012. The source text notes that this product was part of a larger recall involving a total of 11 products.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- EMPANADA PINA QTY: 100 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
- Manufacturer
- Mexicantown Wholesale
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Prepared Foods
- Affected units
- 100
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 00134 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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