Tio Simon Cheese Empanadas Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Agency Publication Date: September 22, 2022

Summary

Approximately 120 packages of Tio Simon Venezuelan Brand Cheese Empanadas are being recalled because they contain wheat, an ingredient not listed on the product label. These frozen, ready-to-cook empanadas were manufactured by GC FOOD FACTORY, LLC and sold by Miami Fine Foods. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Tio Simon Venezuelan Brand Cheese Empanadas (Cheese/Queso), labeled as 'Ready to Cook' and 'Keep Frozen,' identified by Lot Number CHZ-2200809 and Expiration Date 08/08/2023.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Venezuelan Brand Cheese Empanada, Cheese/Queso, Ready to Cook, Tio Simon by Miami Fine Foodsby Tio Simon

Variants: Keep Frozen

Lot Numbers:

CHZ-2200809 (Exp. 08/08/2023)

Recall #: F-1787-2022; Total quantity: 120 packages

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 90795

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: GC FOOD FACTORY, LLC

Sold By: Miami Fine Foods

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 120 packages

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Tio Simon Venezuelan Brand Cheese Empanadas (Cheese/Queso), labeled as 'Ready to Cook' and 'Keep Frozen,' identified by Lot Number CHZ-2200809 and Expiration Date 08/08/2023.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.