The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-148-2016·Announced 2015-11-11

Kontos Falafel Mix Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Kontos Foods Inc. is recalling 3,392 tubs of Kontos Falafel Mix nationwide due to undeclared wheat allergen.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kontos Foods Inc. is recalling 3,392 tubs of Kontos Falafel Mix, Net Wt. 5 LBS. (2.27kg), distributed nationwide. The product is identified by UPC 0-32394-7027-7 and item number #70271. All lot codes are affected.

The recall was initiated because the product contains an undeclared wheat allergen. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kontos Falafel Mix Net Wt. 5 LBS. (2.27kg) Distributed by Kontos Foods Inc., Paterson, New Jersey 07544 UPC 0-32394-7027-7 #70271
Manufacturer
Kontos Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Dry Goods / Mixes
Hazard
Affected units
3,392

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 lot codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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