The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1827-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Sour Cherry Vareniki Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

M & P Food Productions is recalling Sour Cherry Vareniki frozen dumplings due to undeclared wheat, a major allergen not listed on the label.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling. Wheat is a common allergen that poses a significant health risk to sensitive consumers when undeclared. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

M & P Food Productions, Ltd. is recalling Sour Cherry Vareniki (14 oz packages) due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The products were distributed from August 27, 2023 through August 27, 2024 in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Michigan.

Wheat is a major food allergen that must be clearly declared on product labels. The presence of undeclared wheat makes this product unsafe for consumers with wheat allergies or sensitivities, who may experience allergic reactions if they consume it.

Consumers with wheat allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it. Affected consumers should discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sour Cherry Vareniki; M&P Food Production; NET WT. 14oz; HANDMADE; Keep Frozen; DOUGH INGREDIENTS: Flour, eggs, water, oil (soybean), salt; FILLING INGREDIENTS: Sour Cherry, Sugar; UPC: 707163026150
Manufacturer
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • MD
  • MI
  • NJ
  • NY