The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1015-2022·Announced 2022-05-04

Produce Packaging Spicy Southwest Grain Bowl recalled for undeclared wheat

Produce Packaging Inc.'s Spicy Southwest Grain Bowl is recalled for failing to declare wheat on the product label. Products were distributed to Illinois and Ohio.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified by the FDA as Class I, which establishes a minimum severity of 4 per regulatory guidelines. While no illnesses have been reported, undeclared allergens on food products pose serious health risks to sensitive consumers and meet the Severe classification criteria.

Plain-English summary

Produce Packaging Inc. is recalling Spicy Southwest Grain Bowl products (11.75oz plastic bowls) because the product label fails to disclose the presence of wheat, a major food allergen.

Wheat is a common allergen that can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The failure to declare this ingredient violates FDA labeling requirements and poses a health risk to consumers with wheat allergies.

The recalled products were distributed to Illinois and Ohio. Affected lots are X0736829 and X0740519 with best-by dates from April 12, 2022, to April 20, 2022 (Product Number PP#51648). A total of 21 cases were distributed.

Consumers with a wheat allergy or sensitivity who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the point of purchase for a refund, or discard it.

The recalled product

Product
Produce Packaging Inc. brand Spicy Southwest Grain Bowl in a 11.75oz plastic bowl with a plastic lid. One bowl per case.
Manufacturer
Produce Packaging Inc
Category
Food — Prepared Foods
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • IL
  • OH

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