The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: The ingredient…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
Action required
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.
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Bakery Cash & Carry INC. initiated this food recall on November 15, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: The ingredient partially hydrogenated vegetable oil contains soybean oil as a sub-ingredient. The FDA report lists distribution as: Puerto Rico only.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: The ingredient partially hydrogenated vegetable oil contains soybean oil as a sub-ingredient.
Butter Cream was made or distributed by Bakery Cash & Carry INC. in Ponce, PR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1072-2013, dated March 20, 2013.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared allergen
Symptoms to watch for
Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.
When symptoms may appear
Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.
Higher-risk groups
Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.
What to do now
1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.
For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
8 answers
What is the Butter Cream recall?
Bakery Cash & Carry INC. recalled Butter Cream in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1072-2013. The firm re-packs the bulk product for retail sale without labeling, just the name of the product handwritten. Therefore, the label does not declare allergens: The ingredient…
What are the symptoms of Undeclared allergen exposure?
Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.
How quickly can Undeclared allergen symptoms appear?
Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.
Who is most at risk from Undeclared allergen?
Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.
What should I do if I bought this product?
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.
How do I get a refund from Bakery Cash & Carry INC.?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1072-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Bakery Cash & Carry INC. recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1072-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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