The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0664-2021·Announced 2021-06-16

Hy-Vee Chicken Street Taco Kit Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Hy-Vee is recalling Chicken Street Taco kits because the chipotle crema component contains undeclared egg, a major food allergen. The product was distributed to Hy-Vee stores across multiple states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for undeclared major food allergen (egg) in a ready-to-eat product. Class I recalls are classified as Severe (score 4) under the rubric, as they present serious health risks to allergic consumers who may unknowingly consume the product.

Plain-English summary

Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling Hy-Vee Chicken Street Taco Kit (Net Weight 18 oz, UPC 282503 212993) because the product contains undeclared egg allergen in the chipotle crema component. Egg is a major food allergen that must be declared on food labels.

The affected product was distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The product should not be used after May 27, 2021.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have an egg allergy should not consume it. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences allergic symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Hy-Vee Chicken Street taco kit, Net Wt. 18 OZ, UPC 282503 212993.
Manufacturer
Hy-Vee Stores Inc

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 (2)

  • Use by prior to May 27
  • 2021.

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

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