Guava Cheese Empanadas (Productos El Gauchito) – Undeclared Milk (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Guayaba y Queso (Guava and Cheese Turnovers)***keep frozen or refrigerated***consumer contact: productoselgauchito@hotmail.com Av. Minillas NM-16 Bayamon PR 00956***"
Brand
Productos El Gauchito
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
No code or lot numbers.
Products Sold
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Productos El Gauchito is recalling "***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Guayaba y Queso (Guava and Cheese Turnovers)*** due to Undeclared milk as the source of cheese. Undeclared wheat, soy and FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Red #40 contained in soft dough shells.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Undeclared milk as the source of cheese. Undeclared wheat, soy and FD&C Yellow #5, Yellow #6 and Red #40 contained in soft dough shells.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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