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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
- Affected units
- 2,152
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
Distributed in 1 state:
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