The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1704-2012·Announced 2012-07-11

Mexican Bread Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes

Mexicantown Wholesale recalled Conchas (Mexican Bread) in Canada due to undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.

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 (food dyes) which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' or high-risk substances without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling 26 units of Conchas (Mexican Bread) imported by Max Products. The product is a 4/4.0oz package identified by UPC 0895640000. All affected products were distributed on May 11, 2012.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6. These are food dyes that are considered allergens or substances of concern for individuals with specific sensitivities. The recall is limited to distribution in Canada.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and distribution date. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
CONCHAS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 4/4.0oz
Affected units
50

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)

  • UPC: 0895640000 All products distributed on 5/11/2012.

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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