The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1973-2018·Announced 2018-09-26

Market of Choice Recalls Sesame Noodle Salad Vegan for Undeclared Egg

Market of Choice Inc is recalling Sesame Noodle Salad Vegan in 8 oz. and 16 oz. containers due to undeclared egg. The product was distributed in Oregon.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which the rubric defines as Critical (Score 5). Additionally, undeclared egg is a common allergen mislabeling hazard.

Plain-English summary

Market of Choice Inc is voluntarily recalling Sesame Noodle Salad Vegan, packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. plastic containers, due to the presence of undeclared egg. The recall involves 559 eight-ounce packages and 775 sixteen-ounce packages. The product is identified by UPC 0 211630 203994 for the 8 oz. container and UPC 0 211637 807492 for the 16 oz. container. The label lists wheat and soy as allergens but does not list egg.

The recalled product was distributed only in Oregon. Affected packages have sell-by dates ranging from August 4, 2018, through September 13, 2018. The product contains soba noodles, dressing, carrot, daikon radish, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and sell-by dates listed above. If they have the product, they should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sesame Noodle Salad Vegan, packaged in 8 oz. or 16 oz. plastic container. UPC of 8 oz. container: 0 211630 203994. UPC of 16 oz. container: 0 211637 807492. The label is read in parts: "***SESAME NOODLE SALAD VEGAN***Soba Noodles (wheat, our, buckwheat, tapioca starch…

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 (1)

  • Sell by dates beginning 08/04/2018 through 09/13/18.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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