The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0788-2015·Announced 2015-01-21

Holiday Foods Recalls Breaded Macaroni and Cheese Bites for Undeclared Anchovy

Schwan Food Company is recalling Holiday Foods Breaded Macaroni & Cheese Bites because they contain undeclared anchovy, posing a risk to people with fish allergies.

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 (undeclared anchovy/fish) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses were reported.

Plain-English summary

Schwan Food Company dba Holiday Foods is recalling 60 cases of Holiday Foods Breaded Macaroni & Cheese Bites (item number 4802280). The product is sold in 100-count packages of 0.7 oz pieces, marked "Keep Frozen" and "For Institutional Use Only." The recall covers products with code information YX4332 and YX4339.

The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared anchovy, an ingredient in the Worcestershire sauce used in the finished product. The source text notes that people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these items. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The affected products were distributed in Florida, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory for the specific item number and code information listed above. If the product is found, it should not be consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Hors D'Oeuvre, Holiday Foods¿ Breaded Macaroni & Cheese Bites (item number 4802280). UPC 70220748022808, Keep Frozen, For Institutional Use Only, Contains: 100 - 0.7 oz PCS.
Affected units
60

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)

  • YX4332
  • YX4339

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Schwan Food Company dba Holiday Foods under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →