The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1330-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Red Tart Cherries Sweetened Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Houston Pecan Company is recalling Red Tart Cherries Sweetened in 5-pound bags due to potential cross-contamination with undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat allergens.

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 undeclared allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, wheat) which are common allergens capable of causing serious allergic reactions. No illnesses have been reported, but the presence of undeclared common allergens represents a significant risk of harm to allergic consumers.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling Red Tart Cherries Sweetened packaged in 5-pound bags.

The recalled product has the potential to contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat due to allergen cross-contamination. These allergens are not listed on the product label.

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

Consumers with allergies to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat should not consume this product. If you have purchased the affected product, do not eat it if you have an allergy to these foods.

The recalled product

Product
Red Tart Cherries Sweetened packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Dried Fruit
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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