The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0945-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Streit's Quinoa with Mushrooms Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Aron Streit Inc is recalling Streit's Quinoa with Mushrooms & Herbs due to the presence of undeclared sulfites.

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 (undeclared sulfites) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

Aron Streit Inc is voluntarily recalling Streit's Quinoa with Mushrooms & Herbs, Net Wt. 7.7 oz (220g), a product of Israel. The recall involves 162 cases with lot numbers 0045 and 2743. The product was distributed in Illinois, Maryland, and California.

The recall was initiated after the Commonwealth of Virginia sampled the product and detected the presence of undeclared sulfites at levels of 57 ppm and 10 ppm. Sulfites are a common food allergen that must be declared on the label to allow consumers with sensitivities to avoid the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled items. No specific instructions for disposal or return are provided in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Streit's Quinoa with Mushrooms & Herbs, Net Wt. 7.7 oz (220g). Product of Israel
Manufacturer
ARON STREIT INC
Category
Food — Packaged Food
Hazard
Affected units
162

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)

  • Lot numbers: 0045 & 2743

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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