The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1320-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Shredded Coconut Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Wheat Allergens

Houston Pecan Company recalls shredded coconut due to potential undeclared allergen cross-contamination with tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. Affected consumers with allergies should not consume the product.

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 common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, wheat) without reported illness falls under Score 3 per the rubric. No illnesses or injuries are reported, only potential cross-contamination.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling shredded coconut with added sulfur dioxide, sold in 5-pound bags. The product may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat due to allergen cross-contamination during manufacturing.

The affected product was distributed in Texas and through internet sales. All 5-pound bags purchased prior to May 25, 2023, are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product and are allergic to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat should not consume it. They should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Shredded Coconut Sulfur Dioxide added packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Coconut Products
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nuts
  • allergen-peanuts
  • allergen-wheat

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)

  • all 5 pound bags of product purchased prior to 5/25/23

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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