The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0824-2020·Announced 2020-03-18

Meijer Recalls Chicken Cobb Salad Due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Meijer is recalling Chicken Cobb Salad containers that may contain undeclared wheat croutons. Consumers with wheat allergies should not eat the product.

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 on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer is recalling 360 units of Chicken Cobb Salad, 10.75 oz., in clear plastic sectioned containers. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared wheat allergens, as the salad may incorrectly contain a packet of croutons.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 71928367932 and a Sell By date of Mar 02, 2020. These products were distributed to Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.

Consumers who have a wheat allergy or celiac disease should not consume the product. Individuals can check their pantry for the specific UPC and Sell By date to determine if they have the affected item.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Chicken Cobb Salad 10.75oz. in Clear plastic, sectioned, container; UPC 71928367932
Manufacturer
Meijer
Affected units
360

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)

  • Sell By: Mar 02
  • 2020

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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