The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1822-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Spillson's Meatball Sub Sandwich Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Spillson's Ltd. is recalling Meatball Sub Sandwiches because the flour ingredient contains undeclared wheat. People with wheat allergies or sensitivities are at risk of serious or life-threatening reactions.

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 a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Spillson's Ltd. is recalling 13 units of Meatball Sub Sandwiches (Net Weight 10 oz) due to the presence of undeclared wheat in the flour ingredient. The affected products have best-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 3, 2012.

The recall was initiated because the product contains wheat, which is not declared on the label. Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat face the risk of a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the sandwich.

The recalled products were distributed to retail stores, truck stops, and vending facilities in the Monroe, Michigan area. Consumers who purchased these products should check their best-by dates and stop using them if they fall within the specified range.

The recalled product

Product
Spillson's Ltd. Meatball Sub Sandwich Nt. Wt. 10 oz
Manufacturer
Spillson's, Ltd.
Affected units
13

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 (2)

  • Best By July 20-August 3
  • 2012

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Spillson's, Ltd. 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 17 products in this recall →