QUESO PALMITA GP LLC — Class II: QUESO PALMITA. Generic Name: Pastel de Queso (Cheese Pie). Intended use: Human consumption
QUESO PALMITA GP LLC initiated a Class II recall for its 'Pastel de Queso' (Cheese Pie) due to undeclared milk, although cheese was declared on the packaging. The frozen, vacuum-sealed product is subject to an ongoing recall status.
Food manufacturers, labeling specialists, and quality compliance teams involved in the production and distribution of frozen dairy-based baked goods.
This recall underscores the necessity of specific allergen declarations under FDA regulations; declaring 'cheese' is insufficient if 'milk' is not explicitly listed as an allergen. Regulatory teams should note that even for secondary ingredients, precise allergen identification is required to avoid enforcement actions and Class II classifications.
Review allergen labeling protocols to ensure all derivative ingredients (e.g., milk) are explicitly declared even if the primary product name (e.g., cheese) is present. Verify that vacuum-sealed, frozen product labeling complies with FALCPA requirements.
Class II. Reason: Undeclared milk, cheese declared. Product: QUESO PALMITA. Generic Name: Pastel de Queso (Cheese Pie). Intended use: Human consumption. Condition: Frozen. Shelf life or expected life: 90 days. Type of packaging: Vacuum, resealable package. Net weight: 1.2 lbs. UPC: 094922980045.. Firm: QUESO PALMITA GP LLC (Stafford TX United States). Status: Ongoing.
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