Wegmans Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese recalled for undeclared wheat allergen
Wegmans is recalling Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese because the label does not declare wheat from ale wash used in production. Consumers with wheat allergies or sensitivities are at risk.
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 (wheat), which is a common allergen of significant concern. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, so the hazard remains theoretical rather than confirmed. This fits the "High" severity criterion for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese that was cut and repacked in plastic cheese wrap and sold by the pound. The cheese label fails to declare the presence of wheat from ale wash, a processing ingredient.
The recall affects approximately 1,299 pounds of product that was packed on April 23, 2021, or later. The affected cheese was distributed in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Consumers who have a wheat allergy or sensitivity and purchased this product are urged not to consume it. Those with questions about whether their purchase is affected should contact Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese, cut and repacked in plastic cheese wrap by Wegmans and sold by the pound.
- Manufacturer
- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese
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 (3)
- All product packed on April 23
- 2021
- or later
Distribution
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