Hans Kissle Cranberry Couscous Recalled for Undeclared Cashews
Hans Kissle Company is recalling Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous because it contains undeclared cashews, a major food allergen.
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 (cashews/tree nuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Hans Kissle Company, LLC is recalling Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous due to the presence of undeclared tree nuts, specifically cashews. The affected product is packaged in clear plastic clamshells (6oz, 14oz, and 18oz) and white plastic pails (10lb). The recall involves 580 lbs of bulk product and 686 lbs of retail product.
The product was distributed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Affected items have use-by dates of 06/04/17 and 06/05/17. The specific UPC codes for the recalled items are 036217162613 (6oz), 036217162514 (14oz), 036217261408 (18oz), and 036217110317 (10lb).
Consumers with this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with a cashew or tree nut allergy should be particularly cautious, as the undeclared allergen poses a significant health risk.
The recalled product
- Product
- Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous- packaged in Clear plastic clamshell for 6oz, 14oz and 18oz, and white plastic pail for 10lb. UPC Codes: 036217162613(6oz), 036217162514(14oz), 036217261408(18oz), 036217110317(10lb)
- Manufacturer
- Hans Kissle Company, LLC
- Category
- Food — Packaged Food
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)
- Use by 06/04/17
- Use By 06/05/17.
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