Pastry Food Products Inc.

Recall #F-1103-2016 · Initiated 2016-02-15

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What happened

Pastry Food Products Inc. is recalling Trigal Coconut Flavored Arepas because they contain sodium metabisulfite, a food preservative, that was not listed on the package label. The recall affects 8 packets (96 individual arepas total) distributed in Puerto Rico.

Who is at risk

People with sensitivity or allergy to sulfites should be concerned, as sodium metabisulfite can trigger reactions in susceptible individuals.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Check your freezer for Trigal Arepas de Coco with the 1.12 lb (509 g) 12-unit package size and return it to the store where you bought it, or discard it. If you consumed this product and experience allergic symptoms, contact your doctor.

Product

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.

Reason for recall

Undeclared Food Allergens: Sodium metabisulfite

Quantity affected

8 packets/12 units each

Distribution

Puerto Rico only.

Lot / code info

Lot code 21/07/2016

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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