The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0227-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Pietrzyk Pierogi Recalled Due to Undeclared Soy Lecithin

Pietrzyk Foods is recalling The Holy Gouda Pierogi due to undeclared soy lecithin. Consumers with soy allergies should not consume this product.

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: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling on soy, a common allergen. No illnesses have been reported, but the hazard presents significant risk to consumers with soy allergies per the rubric criterion for allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Pietrzyk Foods is recalling The Holy Gouda Pierogi (26.5 oz, 1 dozen, UPC 850014236069) because the product contains undeclared soy lecithin, a common allergen.

The affected product was packed on October 22, 2022 with expiration date April 20, 2023, and was distributed in Michigan. Consumers with soy allergies face a significant health risk if they consume this product without knowing of the soy content.

No illnesses related to this recall have been reported. Consumers who have purchased this product and have a soy allergy should discard it or return it to the retailer. Anyone with concerns should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
PIETRZYK PIEROGI THE HOLY GOUDA PIEROGI, NET WT. 26.5oz (742g), 1 DOZEN UPC 850014236069
Manufacturer
Pietrzyk Foods
Affected units
39

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)

  • PACKED ON: 10/22/2022 E2221HG EXPIRATION:2023/04/20

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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