Soy Allergy Alert: PepsiCo Caribbean, Inc.
PepsiCo Caribbean, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Quaker Pancake with Whole Grain Oats Mix distributed in Puerto Rico
PepsiCo Caribbean, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of select packages of 15.97 oz cartons of Quaker Pancake with Whole Grain Oats Mix because they contain undeclared soy. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of illness should they consume this product.
The products covered by this recall were distributed at retail stores in Puerto Rico beginning on July 3rd, 2023.
Recalled products include:
| Product Description | Size | UPC | Best Before / Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Pancakes with Whole Grain Oats - mix to prepare pancakes. Pancakes con Avena de Grano Entero – Mezcla para preparar panqueques |
15.97 oz. | 7 501761 848267 | APR 24 HAB101 MFG APR2123 JUN 24 HAB201 MFG JUN0823 ABR 24 HAB101 MFG ABR2123 JUN24 HABB201 MFG JUN0823 |
After conducting a thorough revision, monitoring and tracing, PepsiCo Caribbean, Inc. discovered that the soy-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of soy. The error was caused by mislabeling the product for not declaring soy content. No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date.
If consumers have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy they should not consume the product and discard it immediately. PepsiCo Caribbean Inc. has informed the FDA of this action.
Consumers can return the product described to the store where they purchased it by presenting their purchase receipt to obtain a full refund. Consumer with the product described below can also contact the customer service line of local distributor at +1 787-788-4110 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).
PepsiCo is a company committed to the highest sanitary standards and quality of its products, and to guarantee full transparency about the ingredients of its products and processes.
