The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1823-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Spillson's Greek Pita Sandwich Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Spillson's, Ltd. is recalling Greek Pita Sandwiches due to undeclared wheat in the flour ingredient. People with wheat allergies or sensitivities are at risk of serious reactions.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spillson's, Ltd. is recalling 51 units of Spillson's Ltd. Greek Pita Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7oz. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared wheat in the sandwich flour ingredient. The affected products have best-by dates ranging from July 20 to August 3, 2012.

The product was distributed to retail stores, truck stops, and vending facilities in the Monroe, Michigan area. Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat are at risk of a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Spillson's, Ltd. at 517-242-1111.

The recalled product

Product
Spillson's Ltd.Greek Pita Sandwich Nt. Wt. 7oz.
Manufacturer
Spillson's, Ltd.
Affected units
51

Is your product affected?

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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.

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