The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1364-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

belVita Breakfast Sandwich recall due to undeclared peanut allergen

Mondelez Global LLC is recalling belVita Breakfast Sandwich Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Creme due to undeclared peanut allergen from cross contamination. The product was distributed to all 50 states.

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 FDA Class II recall involves undeclared peanut allergen, a common food allergen capable of causing severe allergic reactions. While no illnesses have been reported in the source text, the hazard poses significant risk to consumers with peanut allergies, meeting the High severity criterion of allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Mondelez Global LLC has recalled belVita Breakfast Sandwich, Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Creme variety in 6-count, 8.8 oz cartons due to undeclared peanut allergen resulting from cross contamination during manufacturing. The company is also recalling the Dark Chocolate Creme variety under the same recall.

The affected product was distributed to all 50 states. Approximately 277,593 cases of the Cinnamon Brown Sugar variety are involved in this recall, with best-when-used-by dates on or before February 25, 2024.

Peanut is a major food allergen that can cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in sensitive individuals. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should check their homes for affected items. Those with peanut allergies should discard any recalled product immediately.

The recalled product

Product
belVita Breakfast Sandwich, Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Creme variety (6 - 8.8 oz cartons)
Manufacturer
Mondelez Global Llc
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • 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 (2)

  • All Best When Used by Dates prior to and including February 25
  • 2024

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.