Recall: Mr. Special Pancakes & Waffle Mix Undeclared Soy
Productos La Finca recalls Mr. Special Pancakes & Waffle Mix due to undeclared soy lecithin. Check lot numbers 15280 and 16118.
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Undeclared allergen: Soy lecithin
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What happened, in plain English
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling Mr. Special Pancakes & Waffle Mix because the product contains undeclared soy lecithin. This poses a risk to individuals with soy allergies who may not be aware of its presence. The recall affects products distributed exclusively in Puerto Rico. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23820-recall-mr-special-pancakes-waffle-mix-undeclared-soy.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23820-recall-mr-special-pancakes-waffle-mix-undeclared-soy · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2059-2016
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“Recall: Mr. Special Pancakes & Waffle Mix Undeclared Soy.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23820-recall-mr-special-pancakes-waffle-mix-undeclared-soy. Based on FDA recall #F-2059-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2059-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product label does not list soy lecithin as an ingredient, but it is present in the mix. For people with a soy allergy, consuming this undeclared allergen can trigger an allergic reaction ranging from mild symptoms to severe health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Puerto Rico who purchased Mr. Special Pancakes & Waffle Mix, particularly those with soy allergies or sensitivities. Individuals who bought the specific lots identified in the record are at risk of an allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your pantry for Mr. Special Pancakes & Waffle Mix cans with a net weight of 11 gr (listed as 16 oz canister each in distribution). Verify the lot numbers on the packaging are either 15280 or 16118.
- Brand
Mr. Special- Category
Food
All 11 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Puerto Rico only.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2053-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES EL ORIGINAL***PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"; Lots: 15246, 15280, 16014, 16033, 16131, and 16163 | 616 boxes of 12 (16 oz) ea. |
| F-2054-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES DE MAIZ***CORNMEAL PANCAKES***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"; Lots: 15253, 15323, 16014, and 16131 | 502 boxes of 12 (16 oz) canister ea. |
| F-2055-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES DE AVENA***OATMEAL PANCAKES***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"; Lots: 15238, 15267, 15280, 15306, 15309, 16021, 16062, and 16112 | 749 boxes of 12 (16 oz) canister ea. |
| F-2056-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"; Lots: 15349 and 16162 | 150 boxes of 12 (16 oz) canister ea. |
| F-2057-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES INTEGRAL BLANCO***WHITE WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKES***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"; Lots: 15280, 15238, 16014, and 16147 | 239 boxes of 12 (16 oz) canister ea. |
| F-2058-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES COCO***COCONUT PANCAKES***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"; Lots: 15258 and 15348 | 202 boxes of 12 (16 oz) canister ea. |
| F-2059-2016 | Product label reads in part: "MR.SPECIAL PANCAKES***PANCAKES & WAFFLE MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 11 gr"; Lots: 15280 and 16118 | 163 boxes of 12 (16 oz) canister each |
| F-2060-2016 | Product label reads in part: "MR.SPECIAL HARINA DE TRIGO***WHEAT FLOUR***Peso Neto/Net Weight 11 gr"; Lots: 15217, 15230, 15271, and 15343 | 440 boxes of 24 (11 oz) bags each |
| F-2061-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga PANCAKES COCOA***Peso Neto/Net Weight 16 oz (454.8gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Ind. Machuchal*** Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico 00637"; Lots: 16147 and 16180 | 153 boxes of (16 oz) canister ea. |
| F-2062-2016 | Product label reads in part: "SuperMax HARINA DE TRIGO***WHEAT FLOUR"; Lots: 15274, 16124, and 16146 | 239 boxes of 24 (12oz) bags each |
| F-2063-2016 | Product label reads in part: "Maga***ALMOJABANAS***RICE AND WHEAT FLOUR FRITTER MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 6 oz (171gr)***Productos La Finca, Inc.*** Zona Industrial Machuchal***Avenida Quilinchini #61***Sabana Grande, PR 00637"; Lot: 15316, 15338, 15342, and 16047 | 513 boxes of 12 (6 oz) pouches each |
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Puerto Rico.
FDA distribution: “Puerto Rico only.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Puerto Rico.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2059-2016 (July 12, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2059-2016 to see it in context.
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