The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1787-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Frozen Cheese Empanadas Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

GC Food Factory recalls frozen Venezuelan cheese empanadas (120 packages) due to failure to declare wheat as an ingredient.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I by the FDA. According to the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls constitute the most serious food recall classification and are designated as Critical severity.

Plain-English summary

GC Food Factory, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of 120 packages of Venezuelan Brand Cheese Empanadas (branded Tio Simon, Keep Frozen) in August 2022. The reason for the recall was the failure to declare wheat as an ingredient.

The affected lot number is CHZ-2200809 with an expiration date of August 8, 2023. The product was distributed only within the United States. The FDA classified this recall as Class I, indicating a serious health hazard.

The recall was terminated on February 1, 2023, indicating the firm completed corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
Venezuelan Brand Cheese Empanada, Cheese/Queso, Ready to Cook, Tio Simon by Miami Fine Foods, Keep Frozen
Manufacturer
GC FOOD FACTORY, LLC
Category
Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat

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)

  • Lot Number: CHZ-2200809 Exp. Date: 08/08/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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