CLASS III Food recall · Reported 11 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Empanadas De Fresa (mexican Sweet Bread) recalled
Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling Empanadas De Fresa (mexican Sweet Bread). The recall was initiated on 21 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1703-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62336
- Recalling firm
- Mexicantown Wholesale, Detroit, MI
- Brand
- Empanadas De
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 2 Jul 2012
- Reported
- 11 Jul 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Dumplings
Timeline
| 21 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jul 2012 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared RED#40.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
EMPANADAS DE FRESA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY EL CHARRO MEXICANTOWN BAKERY DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz 21-MAY-12
Where it was distributed
CANADA ONLY
Questions about this recall
Is Empanadas De Fresa (mexican Sweet Bread) recalled?
Yes. Mexicantown Wholesale recalled Empanadas De Fresa (mexican Sweet Bread) on 21 May 2012. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1703-2012.
Why was it recalled?
The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared RED#40.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 9564000009 All products distributed on 5/10/2012 and 5/17/2012.
Where was it sold?
CANADA ONLY
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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