The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0262-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Take & Toast Sourdough Waffles Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Wheat Allergens

Take & Toast Sourdough Waffles (UPC 44216-26602) distributed in Texas are being recalled because the product label does not include the common names for milk and wheat allergens. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should not consume this product.

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: FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling. The product label fails to include the common names for milk and wheat, which are common allergens. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness warrants a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Hippos and Hashbrowns is recalling Take & Toast Sourdough Waffles (UPC 44216-26602) distributed in Texas. The product is packaged in a clear flexible plastic bag, with 140 units affected.

The recall was initiated because the product label does not include the common name for the allergens milk and wheat. This labeling deficiency creates a risk for consumers with allergies to these ingredients who may unknowingly consume the product.

Consumers who have allergies to milk or wheat should not consume this product. Those who purchased affected units should check the best-by date on the package. Products with best-by dates through May 16, 2023 are part of this recall and should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Take & Toast Sourdough Waffles UPC 44216-26602 packaged in clear flexible plastic bag
Manufacturer
Hippos and Hashbrowns
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • allergen-wheat

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 best by dates until a best by date later than 05/16/2023.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.