The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0035-2018·Announced 2017-11-01

Weis Markets Recalls BLT Sandwiches Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen

Weis Markets is recalling store-made BLT sandwiches because the mayonnaise contains undeclared egg. The recall follows a consumer complaint regarding the missing allergen label.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a minimum score of 4 (Severe) due to the serious health risk posed by undeclared major allergens.

Plain-English summary

Weis Markets, Inc. is recalling store-made BLT sandwiches sold in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and other locations. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared egg in the mayonnaise ingredient. The firm initiated the recall after receiving an illness complaint stating that egg was not declared on the product.

The affected product is identified as "Weis, Sunbury, PA; BLT Sandwich; 1 CT" with UPC 2059278003006. The recall covers 452 units with sell-by dates ranging from May 31, 2017, to October 17, 2017. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware.

Consumers with this product should check their sell-by dates and UPC codes to determine if they have the affected item. Individuals with an egg allergy should avoid consuming the product. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Weis, Sunbury, PA; BLT Sandwich; 1 CT
Affected units
452

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Sell By: (from) 5/31/17 to 10/17/17
  • UPC: 2059278003006

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same manufacturer · Weis Markets, Inc., Ice Cream Division

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