The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1322-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Pumpkin Seeds Recalled for Undeclared Allergens Due to Cross-Contamination

Houston Pecan Company is recalling 5-pound bags of pumpkin seeds sold in Texas and online due to potential cross-contamination with undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat.

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: FDA Class II recall involving undeclared common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat) due to cross-contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is scored 3.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company is recalling all 5-pound bags of pumpkin seeds due to potential cross-contamination with undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. The affected product consists of all 5-pound bags purchased prior to May 25, 2023.

The pumpkin seeds were distributed in Texas and through internet sales. Consumers with allergies to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat who consume the affected product face potential allergic reactions ranging from mild to severe.

Consumers should not consume the recalled pumpkin seeds. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions about this recall can contact Houston Pecan Company, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Pumpkin Seeds packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Nuts / Seeds
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nuts
  • allergen-peanuts
  • allergen-wheat
  • cross-contamination

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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