The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1701-2012·Announced 2012-07-11

Mexican Sweet Bread Recalled for Undeclared Yellow 6

Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling 26 units of Empanadas de Pina (Mexican Sweet Bread) due to undeclared 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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is an undeclared color additive (Yellow 6), which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or common allergen like peanuts or milk.

Plain-English summary

Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling 26 units of Empanadas de Pina (Mexican Sweet Bread) for undeclared allergens. The specific hazard identified in this recall is the presence of undeclared Yellow 6. The recalled products are 3.4oz packages imported by El Charro Mexicantown Bakery in Detroit, MI, and Fiesta Wholesale (My Little Mexico).

The recall covers two specific product groups. The first group consists of 10 products distributed on May 10, 2012, and May 17, 2012, with UPC 9564000009. The second group consists of 100 products distributed on May 9, 2012, and May 16, 2012. The source text notes that the second group is for Canada distribution only.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop consuming them and check their pantries for the specific dates and UPCs listed above. The recall is voluntary and initiated by the firm to address the labeling error regarding the undeclared color additive.

The recalled product

Product
1) EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12, UPC: 9564000009 2) EMPANADAS DE PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD/pain sucre) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 3.4oz

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.

See all 18 products in this recall →