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Ballester Hermanos Issues a Recall Due to Undeclared Soy and Milk in Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffles (MEZCLA PARA PANQUEQUES Y WAFFLES) Complete 5.99oz (170gr) Distributed in Puerto Rico

MediumPublished Jun 4, 2026· AI-analyzed Jun 5, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Ballester Hermanos initiated a recall of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffles Complete in 5.99oz (170gr) pouches due to undeclared milk and soy. The recall was triggered because individuals with sensitivities to these allergens may face serious health risks.

Who it affects

This affects food manufacturers, distributors in Puerto Rico, and quality compliance departments responsible for allergen labeling and pouch packaging operations.

Why it matters

The failure to declare milk and soy constitutes a significant regulatory non-compliance regarding allergen labeling requirements. For regulatory and QA professionals, this underscores the importance of stringent verification between ingredients and final retail packaging, particularly for small-format or 'complete' mix products where formulations may vary from standard versions.

Practical takeaway

QA and labeling teams should verify allergen cross-contact risks and ensure product-specific pouch labeling matches the master formulation. Affected inventory should be quarantined immediately and removed from distribution channels in the specified region.

FDA source material

Ballester Hermanos is recalling a limited number of 5.99OZ (170GR) pouches of PEARL MILLING COMPANY ORIGINAL PANCAKE & WAFFLES (MEZCLA PARA PANQUEQUES Y WAFFLES) COMPLETE due to undeclared milk and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and/or soy run the risk of a serious or

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