The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0349-2019·Announced 2018-11-07

Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax Recalled for Missing Peanut Allergen Labeling

World Variety Produce is recalling Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax because peanuts are listed in ingredients but not in the allergen information.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (peanuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

World Variety Produce Inc. is recalling Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax, with Chia and flaxseed, in 6.5 oz. plastic clamshell tubs. The recall was initiated because the product lists peanuts in the ingredient list but fails to list peanuts under the allergen information section. The affected product contains peanuts, almonds, cashews, flaxseed, white sesame seeds, evaporated cane juice, green match chile powder, chia seeds, rice syrup, honey, sea salt, and other ingredients.

The recall involves 2,764 cases (12 cartons per case) of the product, which was distributed nationwide. Affected items have case lot numbers 0114233905, 0114336701, 0114429101, 0114429501, and 0114936604, with best before dates ranging from 12-15-2018 through 02-10-2019. The item number is 24305.

Consumers with this product should check the packaging for the specific lot numbers and best before dates listed above. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming the product. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax, with Chia and flaxseed; 6.5 oz. plastic clamshell tub. Ingredients: Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews, Flaxseed, White Sesame Seeds, Evaporated Cane Juice, Green Match Chile Powder, Chia Seeds, Rice Syrup (Rice, Rice Milk Water), S=Honey, Sea, Salt.…
Manufacturer
World Variety Produce Inc.
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard

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 (4)

  • Case lot: 0114233905
  • 0114336701
  • 0114429101
  • 0114429501

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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