Sweet corn pancakes are being recalled because they may contain wheat that is not declared on the labels, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Tipical Latin Food Corp, based in Miami, Florida, has recalled its Cachapa de Maiz Venezuelan pancakes made from corn, the FDA announced on Friday, October 11.
Sold under the label Los Andes Foods, the pancakes were discovered to contain wheat, but were not labeled as such, which poses a potential risk for people with wheat allergies or celiac disease.
Newsweek has approached Los Andes Foods via email.
The pancakes can be identified by their yellow label, vacuum seal bag and lot numbers, which can be found at the bottom of the bag in a blue label, and range from 2622404 to 2772412, according to the FDA.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product to date, but customers are urged to return the product by contacting the distribution company, TRIMAR USA LLC, by calling 786-703-6161.
Individuals with a wheat allergy or severe sensitivity can run the risk of a serious, or potentially life-threatening, reaction if they consume these recalled products.
For those with a wheat allergy—most common in children, but still present among adults—symptoms may appear within minutes after consuming wheat, or after an hour or two, and may include sneezing, a runny nose, itchy hives on the skin or swelling.
Those with severe allergies may experience anaphylaxis: shortness of breath, dizziness, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness and other symptoms. Anaphylaxis can be fatal, so immediate action is necessary, by injecting epinephrine with an EpiPen, calling 911 and going to the nearest emergency room.
For those with celiac disease, eating undeclared wheat can cause digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue and severe bloating. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1 percent of Americans, where gluten in wheat and other grains causes an immune reaction.
Celiac disease can cause damage to the lining of the small intestines and make it more difficult for the gut to absorb nutrients, leading to deficiencies.
Other people with wheat or gluten sensitivities or intolerances may experience gut symptoms, such as bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, if they consume wheat.
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