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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1697-2012/FDA enforcement
Mexicantown Wholesale·Food·May 21, 2012

Tortugas (Mexican Sweet Bread) Imported by El Campeon Leamington 519-324-2616 4.0oz

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (liquid milk added), FD&C yellow #6, and wheat (flour).

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMexicantown Wholesale
Recalling firmMexicantown WholesaleDetroit, MI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • UPC: 9564000053
  • and item #002 All products distributed on 5/15/2012.
Distribution area

CANADA ONLY

Canada

Quantity affected10 products (Canada distribution only)
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 11, 2012
FDA recall numberF-1697-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mexicantown Wholesale initiated this food recall on May 21, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (liquid milk added), FD&C yellow #6, and wheat (flour). The FDA report lists distribution as: CANADA ONLY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (liquid milk added), FD&C yellow #6, and wheat (flour).

Tortugas (Mexican Sweet Bread) Imported by El Campeon Leamington 519-324-2616 4.0oz was made or distributed by Mexicantown Wholesale in Detroit, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1697-2012, dated July 11, 2012.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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

What is the Tortugas (Mexican Sweet Bread) Imported by El Campeon Leamington 519-324-2616 4.0oz recall?

Mexicantown Wholesale recalled Tortugas (Mexican Sweet Bread) Imported by El Campeon Leamington 519-324-2616 4.0oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1697-2012. The firm recalled 26 products for undeclared allergens. This product was recalled due to undeclared milk (liquid milk added), FD&C yellow #6, and wheat (flour).

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Mexicantown Wholesale 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-1697-2012. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.