Italianway Import, Inc. Recalls Vergani 1944 Milano Gluten-Free Pandoro Due to Potential Teflon Contamination
Italianway Import, Inc. has voluntarily recalled Vergani 1944 Milano 'Pandoro Classico' Gluten Free cakes distributed in FL, MI, and NJ due to potential Teflon fragment contamination.
What Happened
Italianway Import, Inc. of Hialeah, Florida, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Vergani 1944 Milano ‘Pandoro Classico’ Gluten Free cakes. The recall was triggered following the discovery of potential contamination with foreign material, specifically Teflon fragments. The contamination originated from flaking cooking molds used during the manufacturing process.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 60 units (10 cases) of the following product:
- Product Name: VERGANI 1944 MILANO ‘PANDORO CLASSICO’ Gluten Free
- Size: 600g (1 LBS. 5.2 OZ.)
- Packaging: Individual paper cartons (6 units per case)
- Lot Code: L217666
- UPC: 8002114019833
- Expiration Date: 04/08/2026
These products were distributed to retailers in Florida, Michigan, and New Jersey.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected lot of Vergani 1944 Milano Gluten-Free Pandoro are urged not to consume the product. The items should be disposed of immediately or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions regarding this recall, consumers can contact Italianway Import, Inc. at their Hialeah, FL location.
Why This Matters
The presence of foreign materials like Teflon fragments in food products poses a physical hazard to consumers. Ingesting such materials can lead to injury or other adverse health effects. This Class II recall indicates that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under Recall Number H-0540-2026.
Source: FDA Official Notice