The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1718-2013·Announced 2013-07-24

Kroger Recalls QFC Chicken Pesto Panini for Allergen Mislabeling

Kroger is recalling QFC Chicken Pesto Paninis in Washington and Oregon because they may contain undeclared soy and egg allergens.

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 common allergens (soy and egg), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kroger Co is recalling 235 QFC Chicken Pesto Paninis. The product is a 10.32-oz sandwich wrapped in polywrap packaging and sold in a 6-count variety pack case. The affected units have a sell-by date of 06/22/13 and a UPC code of 1111039114.

The recall was initiated because the paninis may contain soy and egg, which are common food allergens. The source text does not specify if these allergens were declared on the packaging, but the recall is driven by the potential presence of these ingredients.

The affected product was distributed only in the states of Washington and Oregon. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific variety pack and sell-by date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
QFC Chicken Pesto Panini wrapped in polywrap packaging, 10.32 oz. in size, included with five (5) other types of sandwiches in a 6-count "variety pack" case.
Manufacturer
Kroger Co
Affected units
235

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: