Meijer Pretzel Hamburger Buns Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Meijer Distribution is recalling Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Demi Rolls because the whey powder ingredient is not identified as milk in the allergen statement.
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, and the source text explicitly states that consumers with milk allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.
Plain-English summary
Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling Markets of Meijer Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Demi Rolls. The recall is due to the whey powder ingredient not being identified as milk in the product's allergen statement. The products contain wheat and soy, but the missing milk declaration poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.
Approximately 8,837 units of the affected products were distributed to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as to food banks. The affected products have a sell date through January 15, 2014. The specific UPCs for the recalled items are 412500558-2 for the Pretzel Hamburger Buns and 0-4125000560-2 for the Pretzel Demi Rolls.
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Consumers should check their pantries for these items and stop consuming them if they have a milk allergy. The recall is classified as FDA Class I.
The recalled product
- Product
- Markets of Meijer Pretzel Hamburger Bun, 4 count, NT.WT. 12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz ( 1 lb) UPC 412500558-2; Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour( Wheat Flour, malted barley flour, niacin.....)water, sugar, canola oil, salt, .. , dough conditioner, whey powder, yeast, dough condit
- Manufacturer
- Meijer Distribution, Inc
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Buns
- Affected units
- 8,837
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 products with a sell date through 1/15/2014
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Meijer Distribution, 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.
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