The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0514-2016·Announced 2016-01-27

Yoli Inc. Recalls Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Due to Undeclared Wheat

Yoli Inc. is recalling roasted pumpkin seeds with salt because the product contains undeclared wheat, a major food allergen.

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

Plain-English summary

Yoli Inc. is voluntarily recalling roasted pumpkin seeds with salt packaged in clear plastic bags with yellow and red labels. The recall was initiated because the product contains wheat, which is not declared on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

The affected product was distributed to 13,213 establishments. The specific pack dates for the recalled items range from February 27, 2015, to November 25, 2015. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if they have a wheat allergy or sensitivity.

Individuals who have consumed the product and experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. Consumers can contact Yoli Inc. for more information regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Roasted pumpkin seeds with salt in a clear plastic bag with a yellow and red label attatched.
Manufacturer
Yoli Inc.
Category
Food — Snacks / Seeds
Hazard

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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