The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0797-2016·Announced 2016-04-06

Nestle Recalls Maggi Chicken Bouillon Tablets Due to Undeclared Wheat

Nestle USA is recalling Maggi Chicken Flavor Bouillon tablets because they contain undeclared wheat, posing a risk to individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

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, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nestle USA is voluntarily recalling Maggi Chicken Flavor Bouillon tablets in 6-tab and 12-tab packages due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The affected products are identified by UPC codes 028000247959 and 028000115678. The recall includes units with production codes where the 'Best Before' date ends in the years 2015, 2016, or 2017.

The recall was initiated because the product contains wheat, which is not listed on the ingredient label. This mislabeling poses a health risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease who may inadvertently consume the product. A total of 558,325 units were distributed across 26 U.S. states, including California, Florida, Texas, and New York. No foreign distribution occurred.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease should check their pantries for these specific UPC codes and production dates to ensure they do not consume the affected bouillon tablets.

The recalled product

Product
MAGGI Chicken Flavor Bouillon 6Tab, 12Tab UPC Codes: 028000247959, 028000115678, 028000115678
Manufacturer
Nestle USA
Affected units
558,325

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)

  • Production Codes: All Best Before ending in years 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017

Distribution