TAMA Corporation Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Wheat, Soy and Yellow #5 in “Cachapas de Maiz PAISA” - 9/22/23
Company Announcement Date:
September 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date:
September 21, 2023
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared wheat and soy allergens; undeclared yellow #5
Company Name:
TAMA Corporation
Brand Name:
PAISA
Product Description:
Sweet Corn Pancakes “Cachapas de Maiz”
Company Announcement
Tama Corp. of Doral, FL, is recalling its 24-ounce packages of “Cachapas de Maiz Paisa” because they contain undeclared wheat, soy and Yellow #5. People who have allergies to any of these run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled “Cachapas de Maiz Paisa” were distributed nationwide, in retail stores.
The product is packaged in a 24-ounce, clear plastic package.
Recalled lot numbers are: 31082301, 07092301, 06092301, 05092301, 04092301, 29082301, 30082301, 28082301, 31072301, 01082301, 02082301, 03082301, 08082301, 09082301, 10082301, 14082301, 15082301, 16082301, 17082301, 21082301, 22082301, 23082301, 24072301, 25072301, 26072301, 31072301, 28082301, 21072301, 27072301, 17082301, 14082301, 20072301, 21072301, 26072301, 07082301, 08062301, 30082301, 24082301, 12072301.
Lot codes can be found on the bottom right corner of the package, next to the Best if Used by Date. Product UPC: 838795000109.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an inspection that the allergens-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of them, due to a labeling error.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 305-592-1717 Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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