Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Panaderia/Bakery Quesadilla de Queso bread recall: May contain undeclared milk

Recall published 1+ years ago

May contain undeclared milk

Panaderia/Bakery Bakery — recalled bakeryPanaderia/Bakery Bakery — recalled bakery (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
April 2, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Panaderia/Bakery
Product type
Bakery
Distribution
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Quesadilla de Queso bread

What the company announced

Panaderia Salvadorena Inc., of Providence, RI is recalling its 14-ounce packages of Quesadilla de Queso bread because they contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled "Quesadilla de Queso" were distributed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts through direct delivery.

The recalled product comes in a 14-ounce, clear plastic package marked Quesadilla de Queso on the top and with an expiration date of 06/27/2025 or prior.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during inspection by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk and only listed sour cream and butter. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.

Product has been recalled and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased 14-ounce packages of "Quesadilla de Queso" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday-Saturday between hours of 8am-6pm at 401-421-8410.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 06/27/2025

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 14 ounce

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Panaderia/Bakery — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased 14-ounce packages of "Quesadilla de Queso" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Panaderia Salvadorena Inc. — Consumers: 401-421-8410 — Media: Margin Colato (Manager), 401-999-2929

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Panaderia/Bakery bakery recalled?

May contain undeclared milk People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date 06/27/2025. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased 14-ounce packages of "Quesadilla de Queso" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Massachusetts, Rhode Island.

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