FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-1691-2012

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Muffins with Pecans: 1) MUFFIN W/PECANS (MEXICAN BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4oz; UPC 9564000029, item #002; 2) MUFFIN W/PECANS MEXICAN SWEET BREAD IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 4.0oz, UPC 9564000029; 3) MUFFINS W/PECANS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY FIESTA WHOLESALE 226-440-3033 MY LITTLE MEXICO 4.0oz

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
1) All products distributed on 5/15/2012; 2) all products distributed on 5/11/12; 3) all products distributed on 5/9/12 and 5/16/12
Quantity
1) 50 products; 2) 200 3) 100 (Canadian distributed only)

Why it was recalled

The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared soy (soy bean oil and soy flour).

Recalling firm

Firm
Mexicantown Wholesale
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
8100 Radcliffe St, N/A, Detroit, Michigan 48210-1814

Distribution

Distribution pattern
CANADA ONLY

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-05-21
FDA classified
2012-07-02
Posted by FDA
2012-07-11
Terminated
2012-11-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1691-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.