J. R. Simplot Recalls Southwestern Veggies Breakfast Bowl for Undeclared Sodium Benzoate
J. R. Simplot is recalling Southwestern Veggies breakfast bowls because an undeclared ingredient, sodium benzoate, was accidentally added to the salsa.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric indicates is typically a score of 1 or 2. The hazard involves an undeclared ingredient (sodium benzoate) rather than a high-risk pathogen or common allergen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling error.
Plain-English summary
J. R. Simplot Co. is recalling 2,664 cases of "Southwestern Veggies" breakfast in a bowl products. The recall was initiated because a raw material supplier accidentally added sodium benzoate to the salsa used in the manufacturing process. Sodium benzoate was not declared on the ingredient statement of either the raw material or the finished product.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 0 80618 41801 5 and a Best By date of January 21, 2015. The product was distributed to one consignee's warehouse located in Fairfield, Ohio.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By date listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- PDP reads in part "***GOOD FOOD MADE SIMPLE***breakfast in a bowl *** SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIES***" UPC 0 80618 41801 5
- Manufacturer
- J. R. Simplot Co. Corporate HQ
- Category
- Food — Frozen Breakfast
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)
- 0214 Best By: January 21
- 2015
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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