CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trigal***Arepas de Coco (Coconut Flavored recalled

Pastry Food Products is recalling Trigal***Arepas de Coco (Coconut Flavored Arepas)***Mant¿ngase refrigerado (Keep, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 15 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot code 21/07/2016
Quantity recalled8 packets/12 units each

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-1103-2016
FDA event ID
73305
Recalling firm
Pastry Food Products, San Juan, PR
Brand
Trigal
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 Feb 2016
FDA classified
29 Apr 2016
Reported
11 May 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Visit
Reason category
Undeclared Sulfites
Product category
Cakes & Pastries

Timeline

15 Feb 2016Recall initiated by company
29 Apr 2016Classified by FDA+74 days
11 May 2016Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Undeclared Food Allergens: Sodium metabisulfite

Product as listed by the FDA

Trigal***Arepas de Coco (Coconut Flavored Arepas)***Mant¿ngase refrigerado (Keep refrigerated)***Peso Neto 1.12 lb (509 g)***Paquete de 12 (12 units package)***Manufacturado Por (Manufactured by): Pastry Foods Inc.

Where it was distributed

Puerto Rico only.

Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared Food Allergens: Sodium metabisulfite

Which lots are affected?

Lot code 21/07/2016

Where was it sold?

Puerto Rico 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.

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2 other products · FDA event 73305

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