The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0066-2022·Announced 2021-10-27

Whataburger Picante Sauce recalled for undeclared egg yolks

Golden State Foods Corp. is recalling Whataburger Picante Sauce because it contains undeclared egg yolks, which poses a risk to consumers with egg allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves an undeclared major allergen (egg yolks) in a food product, which meets the High severity criterion for allergen mislabeling on common allergens. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Golden State Foods Corp. is recalling Whataburger Picante Sauce (NET WT 0.6 oz / 17g, packaged in high impact polystyrene cups, 400 cups per case) because the product contains undeclared egg yolks. The recall affects 2,152 cases distributed in Texas.

The affected product has lot codes printed on the case reading "Use Thru 12/24/2021" and "Use Thru 12/25/2021." The undeclared allergen poses a health risk to consumers with egg allergies, who may experience allergic reactions if they consume the product.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Whataburger Picante Sauce should not consume it and should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The recall was initiated by the firm on October 7, 2021, and was terminated on December 3, 2021.

The recalled product

Product
Whataburger Picante Sauce NET WT 0.6 oz (17g) packaged in high impact polystyrene cups; 400 cups per case
Manufacturer
Golden State Foods Corp.
Category
Food — Condiments / Sauce
Hazard
  • allergen-egg
  • undeclared-allergen

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 (1)

  • Lot code format printed on the case: Use Thru 12/24/2021 and Use Thru 12/25/2021

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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