CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Empanadas De Pina (mexican Sweet Bread) recalled
Mexicantown Wholesale is recalling Empanadas De Pina (mexican Sweet Bread). The recall was initiated on 21 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1705-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62336
- Recalling firm
- Mexicantown Wholesale, Detroit, MI
- Brand
- Empanadas De
- Classification
- Class II
- 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 yellow #6 and yellow #5.
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 PINA (MEXICAN SWEET BREAD) IMPORTED BY MAX PRODUCTS LEAMINTON 519-325-1176 MANUFACTURED BY MEXICANTOWN WHOLESALE DETROIT MI 48210 3.4oz
Where it was distributed
CANADA ONLY
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared yellow #6 and yellow #5.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 9564000009 All products distributed on 5/11/2012.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
17 other products · FDA event 62336This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Muffin Chocochips recalled by Mexicantown Wholesale.
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