The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0905-2024·Announced 2024-02-28

Fortune Cookies Recalled Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

Fortune cookies from New World Company are recalled for containing undeclared soy allergen. The 1 lb retail bags were distributed in California to consumers.

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: Allergen mislabeling on common allergens rates a severity of 3 (High) per the rubric. Soy is a major declared allergen, and while no illnesses have been reported, the undeclared presence poses a direct risk to consumers with soy allergies.

Plain-English summary

New World Company is recalling fortune cookies sold in 1 lb plastic retail bags due to undeclared soy allergen. The affected products were distributed from wholesale to retail channels within California. Approximately 600-700 pounds of product are involved in the recall.

Soy is a major allergen that must be declared on food packaging. Consumers with soy allergies who consume this product without knowing of the soy content may experience an allergic reaction. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these fortune cookies should verify the manufacturer name and avoid consumption if they have a soy allergy. Anyone who has already consumed the product and experiences signs of an allergic reaction should contact a healthcare provider. The manufacturer does not use lot identification codes on its products.

The recalled product

Product
Fortune cookies, 1 lb plastic retail bags
Manufacturer
New World Company
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
  • allergen-soy

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)

  • Firm does not implement lot numbers or identification for manufactured product

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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