CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Queso recalled
Productos El Gauchito is recalling "***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Queso y Cebolla (Cheese and, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 20 Aug 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-0568-2013
- FDA event ID
- 62923
- Recalling firm
- Productos El Gauchito, Bayamon, PR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Aug 2012
- FDA classified
- 31 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 7 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Soy
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 20 Aug 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 31 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +72 days |
| 7 Nov 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared soy, FD&C Yellow #6 and Red #40 contained in soft dough shells.
Product as listed by the FDA
"***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de Queso y Cebolla (Cheese and OnionTurnovers)***keep frozen or refrigerated***consumer contact: [email protected] Av. Minillas NM-16 Bayamon PR 00956***"
Where it was distributed
Puerto Rico only (hotels, gas stations, restaurants)
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared soy, FD&C Yellow #6 and Red #40 contained in soft dough shells.
Which lots are affected?
No code or lot numbers.
Where was it sold?
Puerto Rico only (hotels, gas stations, restaurants)
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
3 other products · FDA event 62923More recalls from Productos El Gauchito
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | "***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de recalled | Productos El Gauchito | Undeclared Soy | PR |
| Food | CLASS II | "***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas Caprese recalled | Productos El Gauchito | Undeclared Milk | PR |
| Food | CLASS II | "***Productos El Gauchito Empanadillas Argentinas de recalled | Productos El Gauchito | Undeclared Milk | PR |
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