The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1520-2020·Announced 2020-09-23

Wegmans Gluten-Free Shortcake Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Wegmans is recalling specific gluten-free shortcake products because they contain raw peaches that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Wegmans Made With No Gluten Containing Ingredients 1/8 and 1/4 Shortcake. The affected products are 30 oz and 60 oz sizes with UPCs 7789050189 and 7789050190. A total of 82 units were distributed in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The products were purchased between August 16, 2020, and August 21, 2020.

The recall is being issued because the products contain raw peaches that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. This is a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and purchase dates listed above. If found, consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Made With No Gluten Containing Ingredients 1/8 and 1/4 Shortcake; 30 oz and 60 oz respectively; UPC 7789050189 and UPC 7789050190
Affected units
82

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)

  • UPC 7789050189 and 7789050190 Purchased 8/16/2020 through 8/21/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 11 products in this recall →