The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1001-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad recalled for undeclared wheat allergen

Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad is recalled because some containers have a mislabeled side label that does not declare wheat, which is an ingredient in the product. This poses a risk to people with wheat 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: This is an FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling on wheat, a common allergen. The rubric specifies that allergen mislabeling on common allergens scores 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad due to undeclared wheat allergen on the product label. Some containers have a mislabeled side label that reads 'Reser's Southern Style with Egg Potato Salad' instead of the correct 'Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad.' The mislabeled side label does not include a declaration that the product contains wheat.

Wheat is a common food allergen that can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Consumers with wheat allergies who purchase containers with the incorrect side label may unknowingly consume wheat and experience allergic reactions.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide. Approximately 6,030 containers with a use-by date of March 8, 2024 are affected. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the labeling and not consume it if they have a wheat allergy. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
The recalled Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad was packaged in a plastic clear container where the top lid is labeled as Reser's Amish Macaroni Salad, Net Wt. 1lb., and the container side label indicates Reser s Southern Style with Egg Potato Salad, Net Wt. 1lb. UPC 0 71117 19044 1.
Manufacturer
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Prepared Salad
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • USE BY MAR/08/24 20 L15 HH:MM:SS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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