The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0842-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

New Seasons Market Recalls Sesame Sticks Due to Undeclared Allergens

New Seasons Market LLC is recalling Sesame Sticks because they contain undeclared wheat, sesame, and soybean oil.

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 common allergens (wheat, sesame, soybean oil), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

New Seasons Market LLC is recalling 288 units of Sesame Sticks packaged in clear zip tie 5 oz. bags. The product is identified by UPC 8 40600 11010 1 and a Best By date of 10/5/2020. The front label reads "NEW SEASONS Sesame Sticks," while the back label incorrectly lists ingredients for Wasabi Peas.

The recall was issued because the product contains undeclared wheat, sesame, and soybean oil. These allergens are not listed on the packaging, which poses a risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.

The affected product was distributed in California, Oregon, and Washington. Consumers who purchased these items should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sesame Sticks packaged in clear zip tie 5 oz. bags. UPC 8 40600 11010 1. The FRONT side label is read in parts: "***NEW SEASONS ***Sesame Sticks ***". The BACK side label is read in parts: "***Wasabi Peas 840600110101 ***Ingredients: Wasabi Peas (Peas, Corn Starch, Wasabi…
Affected units
288

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 (1)

  • Best By 10/5/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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