The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0662-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

Bowl & Basket Zero Calorie Sweetener recalled for undeclared aspartame

Wakefern Foods Corp. is recalling Bowl & Basket Zero Calorie with Sucralose Sweetener due to undeclared aspartame and missing phenylalanine warning. The product poses a risk to consumers with phenylketonuria (PKU).

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall involving an undeclared ingredient and missing warning label. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. While undeclared aspartame poses a real risk to people with phenylketonuria, the absence of reported harm and the Class III classification place this in the Moderate severity category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wakefern Foods Corp. is recalling Bowl & Basket Zero Calorie with Sucralose Sweetener, 100-count packages with UPC 0-41190-06855-5. The product contains aspartame that is not declared on the label, resulting in a missing warning about phenylalanine content.

Aspartame contains phenylalanine, which is dangerous for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare metabolic disorder. The undeclared aspartame and missing warning prevent consumers with this condition from making informed decisions about product consumption.

The recall affects 140 cases distributed to Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Products carry a "Best If Used By" date of May 7, 2026.

Consumers with phenylketonuria should discontinue use of the recalled product. For more information, contact Wakefern Foods Corp.

The recalled product

Product
Bowl & Basket Zero Calorie with Sucralose Sweetener 100 count, UPC 0-41190-06855-5, 12 retail cartons per wholesale case
Manufacturer
Wakefern Foods Corp.
Hazard
  • undeclared-aspartame
  • missing-phenylalanine-warning

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)

  • BEST IF USED BY: MAY 07 2026

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • CT
  • DE
  • MA
  • MD
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • RI