The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1382-2023·Announced 2023-08-16

Vans Gluten-Free Original Waffles Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Vans gluten-free original waffles are being recalled because they contain undeclared wheat. Consumers with wheat allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls must never score below 4. No reported deaths, hospitalizations, or illnesses are stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

Vans gluten-free original waffles (9 oz) are being recalled due to undeclared wheat. The waffles were reported by a consumer to contain wheat, which is not declared on the packaging. The affected product has a best-by date of January 19, 2024, with code UW40193L.

The product was distributed to Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Washington.

Consumers with wheat allergies or sensitivities should not consume this product. Check your freezer for waffles with the specified best-by date and product code. If you have purchased this product, discard it or contact the manufacturer, US Waffle Company, Inc., for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Vans gluten free ORIGINAL WAFFLES, NET WT. 9 OZ (255G), INGREDIENTS: GLUTEN FREE BLEND (BROWN RICE FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SOYFLOUR), WATER, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL***CONTAINS SOY***DISTRIBUTED BY: VAN'S INTERNATIONAL FOODS OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181 USA***UPC# 0
Manufacturer
US Waffle Company, INC.
Hazard
  • 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)

  • BEST BY: JAN 19 2024 UW40193L

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • NC
  • WA