The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0956-2021·Announced 2021-09-15

Fermentation Derived Pepsin recalled for undeclared egg allergen

Ingredion is recalling Fermentation Derived Pepsin due to undeclared egg allergen. The affected product was distributed across multiple U.S. states.

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: This is an allergen mislabeling recall for a common allergen (egg) where the hazard poses clear risk of harm to allergic consumers. The FDA classified this as Class II. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens qualifies as High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

Ingredion is recalling Fermentation Derived Pepsin because the product contains egg allergen that is not declared on the label. The product is supplied in 25 kg HDPE drums containing either 5 individual LDPE bags of 5 kg each or 2.5 kg sample bags. Approximately 370 kg of the product has been distributed.

The recall affects Fermentation Derived Pepsin distributed to customers in California, Massachusetts, Florida, Washington, Utah, Texas, Idaho, Connecticut, Illinois, and South Carolina. Consumers who have purchased this product and have an egg allergy should not consume it.

Consumers with questions about this recall should contact Ingredion. Retailers and distributors who have received the affected product should stop selling it and contact Ingredion for return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fermentation Derived Pepsin Product packaging: 5 individual LDPE bags with a net weight of 5kg each and 2.5kg sample bags packaged in 25 kg HDPE Drums
Manufacturer
Ingredion
Category
Food — Food Ingredient / Enzyme
Hazard
  • allergen-egg
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA

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