The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1328-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Banana Chips Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Wheat

Houston Pecan Company is recalling all 5-pound bags of banana chips purchased before May 25, 2023, due to potential undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat from cross-contamination.

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 for allergen mislabeling on common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, wheat) without reported illnesses. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness meets criterion for High (3).

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling all 5-pound bags of banana chips that were purchased prior to May 25, 2023. The product contains bananas, coconut oil, refined cane sugar, and banana flavor.

The product may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat due to allergen cross-contamination during manufacturing. These allergens are not declared on the package label.

The recalled product was distributed in Texas and through internet sales. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately. Anyone with allergies to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat should consult a healthcare provider if they have consumed this product.

The recalled product

Product
Banana Chips, Bananas, Coconut Oil, Refined Cane Sugar, Banana Flavor packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Snacks
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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