Productos La Finca Recalls Bacalaitos Codfish Fritter Mix for Allergens
Productos La Finca recalls Bacalaitos Codfish Fritter Mix due to undeclared FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, and soy allergens. Sold in Puerto Rico.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Presence of undeclared food allergens (FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, and soy) in the product "Bacalaitos" (Codfish Fritter Mix).
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What happened, in plain English
Productos La Finca, Inc. is recalling Bacalaitos Codfish Fritter Mix because the product contains undeclared food allergens: FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, and soy. The recall affects 2,652 units distributed exclusively in Puerto Rico. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should avoid the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23890-productos-la-finca-recalls-bacalaitos-codfish-fritter-mix-for-allergens.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23890-productos-la-finca-recalls-bacalaitos-codfish-fritter-mix-for-allergens · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1947-2016
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“Productos La Finca Recalls Bacalaitos Codfish Fritter Mix for Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23890-productos-la-finca-recalls-bacalaitos-codfish-fritter-mix-for-allergens. Based on FDA recall #F-1947-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1947-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product label does not declare the presence of FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, and soy. For individuals with sensitivities or allergies to these specific ingredients, ingestion can trigger an adverse health reaction.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Puerto Rico who purchased Bacalaitos Codfish Fritter Mix are affected. Individuals with allergies to yellow #5, red #40, or soy are at risk of an allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Bacalaitos Codfish Fritter Mix in 4.5oz (128gr) packages. The label must read "Maga***BACALAITOS CODFISH FRITTER MIX***Peso Neto/Net Weight 4.5oz (128gr)***Productos La Finca Inc.***Zona Ind. Machuchal Ave. Quilinchini #61 Sabana Grande, PR 00637".
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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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1947-2016 (July 5, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1947-2016 to see it in context.
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