The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0080-2018·Announced 2017-11-08

Wegmans Half Cheese Danish Twist Recalled for Undeclared Ingredients

Wegmans is recalling Half Cheese Danish Twists because they contain undeclared FD&C Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Potassium Sorbate, and High Fructose Corn Syrup.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves undeclared ingredients (colorants and preservatives) rather than major allergens or high-risk pathogens, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling its Half Cheese Danish Twist, 6 oz. (UPC: 0 77890 38973 7). The recall is due to the presence of undeclared ingredients: FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Yellow 6, Potassium Sorbate, and High Fructose Corn Syrup.

The affected products were distributed in New York, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The recall includes all lot/date codes through 10/15/17. The exact quantity of product affected is unknown.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and lot codes. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
038973 - Wegmans Half Cheese Danish Twist, 6 oz. UPC: 0 77890 38973 7

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)

  • All lot/date codes through 10/15/17

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →