The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1329-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Blueberry bags recalled for undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat

Houston Pecan Company recalls 5-pound bags of blueberries due to potential undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat from allergen cross-contamination. Affected packages were distributed in Texas and sold online prior to May 25, 2023.

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 involving common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, wheat) with undeclared cross-contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness qualifies as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling 5-pound bags of blueberries mixed with cane sugar and sunflower oil due to the potential presence of undeclared allergens. The product may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat as a result of cross-contamination during processing or packaging.

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

Consumers who have an allergy or sensitivity to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat should not consume this product. If you have purchased the recalled product and have concerns, contact Houston Pecan Company, Inc. or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recalled product

Product
Blueberries, Blueberries, Cane Sugar, Sunflower Oil packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Packaged Produce
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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