The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0921-2013·Announced 2013-01-30

Haig's Delicacies Recalls Spanakopita for Undeclared Allergens

Haig's Delicacies is recalling Spanakopita pastries sold in 5 lb. bulk cases because they contain undeclared wheat, milk, and eggs.

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 common allergens (wheat, milk, eggs), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Haig's Delicacies of Hayward, CA, is recalling 3,087 cases of Spanakopita, a triangular phyllo dough pastry with spinach and cheese filling. The product was sold in 5 lb. bulk Foodservice cases. The recall was initiated after a State of California inspection found that the products did not declare allergy statements reflecting the use of milk, wheat, and eggs.

The affected products were distributed in California, Washington, and Maryland. All products are subject to the recall. Consumers and foodservice operators should check their inventory for these items and stop using them if they have wheat, milk, or egg allergies.

Individuals with allergies to wheat, milk, or eggs who have consumed the recalled product should monitor for allergic reactions and seek medical attention if necessary.

The recalled product

Product
Spanakopita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry with spinach and cheese filling. sold in 5 lb. bulk Foodservice cases. Undeclared wheat, milk and eggs Manufactured by Haig's Delicacies, Hayward, CA.
Manufacturer
Haig's Delicacies
Affected units
3,087

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Haig's Delicacies 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 4 products in this recall →