The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1337-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Pitted Prunes Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Wheat

Houston Pecan Company is recalling 5-pound bags of pitted prunes that may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. The affected product was sold in Texas and 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 recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, wheat) without reported illnesses or injuries, which meets the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc is recalling all 5-pound bags of pitted prunes purchased prior to May 25, 2023. The product may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat due to allergen cross-contamination.

The recalled prunes were distributed in Texas and through online sales. The presence of undeclared allergens poses a risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled pitted prunes and have allergies or sensitivities to any of these ingredients should not consume the product. Affected consumers may contact Houston Pecan Company with questions about the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Pitted Prunes, May contain pits or pit fragments 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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