The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1693-2012·Announced 2012-07-11

Mexican Bread Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #6 Dye

Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling Conchas (Mexican Bread) for undeclared Yellow #6. The recall affects products distributed in Canada.

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 allergens (specifically Yellow #6), which falls under the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' or high-risk products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling specific lots of Conchas (Mexican Bread) due to the presence of undeclared Yellow #6. The affected products were imported by El Campeon Leamington and Fiesta Wholesale. The recall covers 26 products in total.

The distribution of these products was limited to Canada. The specific quantities involved are 50 products, 40 products, and 96 products. Distribution dates for the affected items range from May 9, 2012, to May 16, 2012.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
CONCHAS: 1) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4/ 4oz, UPC: 0895640000; and item #002; 2) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 4/4.0oz;, UPC 0895640000; 3) CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 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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