The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1828-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Potato and Onion Vareniki Recalled Due to Undeclared Wheat

M&P Food Productions is recalling Potato & Onion Vareniki due to undeclared wheat. Consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume this product.

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: FDA Class II recall for undeclared wheat allergen, a major allergen affecting consumers with celiac disease and wheat allergies. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a theoretical risk-of-harm situation rather than confirmed harm.

Plain-English summary

M&P Food Productions is recalling Potato & Onion Vareniki (14 oz packages, UPC 707163026167) because the products contain undeclared wheat. Wheat is a major allergen that is not listed on the package label, posing a risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

The affected products were distributed from August 27, 2023 through August 27, 2024, with best-before dates ranging from August 27, 2024 to August 27, 2025. Approximately 761 pounds of product were recalled. Distribution included Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Michigan.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a wheat allergy or celiac disease. Consumers should check their freezers for this product. No illnesses have been reported at this time.

The recalled product

Product
Potato & Onion Vareniki; M&P Food Production; NET WT. 14oz; HANDMADE; Keep Frozen; DOUGH INGREDIENTS: Flour, eggs, water, oil (soybean), salt; FILLING INGREDIENTS: Potato, Fried Onion; UPC: 707163026167
Manufacturer
M & P Food Productions, Ltd.
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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