The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0935-2023·Announced 2023-05-31

Turkey and Havarti Sandwich Recalled for Undeclared Sesame Allergen

Garden Highway Southwest is recalling turkey and havarti sandwiches due to undeclared sesame allergen. Products distributed to KS, NE, MO, LA, and TX with sell-by dates through April 29, 2023 pose a risk to consumers with sesame allergies.

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 sesame, a common allergen, directly endangers consumers with allergies. Although no illnesses have been reported, undeclared allergens are risk-of-harm products meeting the rubric criterion for Score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Garden Highway Southwest, LLC is recalling Turkey and Havarti Sandwiches (8.55 oz / 242g, UPC 826766155842) packaged in plastic clamshell containers due to the presence of undeclared sesame allergen.

The undeclared sesame poses a significant health risk to consumers with sesame allergies, who may experience allergic reactions ranging from mild to severe if they consume the affected product.

The recall affects approximately 16,866 units distributed to Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Louisiana, and Texas. All affected products have sell-by dates up to and including April 29, 2023, with manufacturing codes GHSW 001 through GHSW 114.

Consumers with sesame allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it. Retailers and distributors should remove affected products from shelves. Consumers with questions may contact Garden Highway Southwest.

The recalled product

Product
Turkey and Havarti Sandwich Net Wt 8.55 oz (242g) UPC 826766155842 packaged in plastic clamshell container
Manufacturer
Garden Highway Southwest, LLC (GHSW, LLC)
Hazard
  • allergen-sesame

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)

  • All sell-by dates up to and including 4/29/23
  • GHSW 001 - GHSW 114

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • KS
  • LA
  • MO
  • NE
  • TX