The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1618-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Agridient Vital Wheat Gluten Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Agridient, Inc. is recalling Vital Wheat Gluten because it contains undeclared peanut, a major food allergen.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The presence of an undeclared major allergen (peanut) in a food product poses a significant risk of severe allergic reactions.

Plain-English summary

Agridient, Inc. is recalling Vital Wheat Gluten Agridient, 50 lb. paper sack, because the company received information that the repackaged product contained undeclared peanut. Peanut is a major food allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

The recalled product was distributed to two customers: National City/Twin City in South St. Paul, MN, and EPI Breads in Dallas, TX. Agridient issued recall notices to these customers via email on February 5, 2015, and February 21, 2015. The affected product has a production date of December 2014 and an expiry date of December 2017. Specific batch and lot numbers are NO81114-P3 Lot 53656 and N081114-P3 Lot 53657.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific batch and lot numbers listed above. If the product matches the description, it should not be consumed. Individuals with peanut allergies should exercise extreme caution when handling or consuming products that may contain undeclared allergens.

The recalled product

Product
Vital Wheat Gluten Agridient, 50 lb. paper sack
Manufacturer
Agridient, Inc.

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)

  • Lot 53657 net wt 50#

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.