The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1680-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Lemon Pickle Recalled Due to Undeclared Wheat Starch Allergen

Yem Foods LLC is recalling Priyems Lemon Pickle due to undeclared wheat starch found in asafoetida, a spice ingredient. Consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume affected products.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class III recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared wheat starch) with no reported illnesses or injuries. Class III recalls are typically scored 1–2. The voluntary precautionary nature and absence of reported health incidents support a Moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Yem Foods LLC is recalling Priyems Lemon Pickle (1lb/454g, UPC 8 61754 000117) due to the presence of undeclared wheat starch in the asafoetida spice ingredient used in the product. This recall affects all products with a Use By Date of 02/08/23 or earlier.

Wheat is a common allergen. Consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease who consume this product may have an allergic reaction or experience gluten-related health effects. The undeclared allergen poses a health risk to sensitive individuals.

The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Approximately 387.8 cases were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the Use By Date. If the product was purchased with a Use By Date of 02/08/23 or earlier, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase or discard it safely. For questions, contact Yem Foods LLC.

The recalled product

Product
Priyems Lemon Pickle 1lb/454g UPC 8 61754 000117, 10 retail units per wholesale case, Refrigerated
Manufacturer
Yem Foods LLC
Category
Food — Pickle / Condiment
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)

  • All products with Use By Date 02/08/23 or earlier

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • CT
  • DE
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MI
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • TN
  • WI

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