FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-1697-2012

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

TORTUGAS (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CAMPEON LEAMINGTON 519-324-2616 4.0oz

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
UPC: 9564000053; and item #002 All products distributed on 5/15/2012.
Quantity
10 products (Canada distribution only)

Why it was recalled

The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (liquid milk added), FD&C yellow #6, and wheat (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-1697-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.