Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-0210-2021·Announced 2021-01-27

GH Foods Pesto Pasta Salad Kit Recalled for Missing Egg Allergen Labeling

GH Foods CA LLC is recalling Pesto Pasta Salad Kits because the ingredient 'Eggs' was not listed on the retail scale label, despite a 'may contain' warning.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Contain Eggs was not listed on scale label printed at retail stores. Label does state that the product May contain any of the eight allergen that are listed out on the label,"

Plain-English summary

GH Foods CA LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 25 cases of Pesto Pasta Salad Kit, 2/5 lb., due to a labeling error. The product was sold at six Amazon stores in California and distributed to Whole Foods distribution centers in California and Colorado. The specific issue is that the ingredient 'Eggs' was not listed on the scale label printed at retail stores. However, the label does state that the product may contain any of the eight major allergens listed on the packaging.

The affected product has best-by dates ranging from December 12 to December 23, 2020. The recall is limited to the specific quantity and distribution channels mentioned above. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC (826767000000) and best-by dates. If they have the product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with an egg allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product if they are unsure of its contents.

The recalled product

Product: Pesto Pasta Salad Kit 2/5 lb. Keep refrigerated UPC: 826767000000 Sold at Amazon Stores
Manufacturer: GH Foods CA LLC
Category: Food — Prepared Foods
Hazard: allergen-egg
mis-labeling

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)

Best by dates from December 12-23
2020

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by GH Foods CA LLC 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.

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