Nestle Recalls Lean Cuisine Fettuccini Alfredo for Undeclared Allergens
Nestle Prepared Foods is recalling Lean Cuisine Fettuccini Alfredo products because they contain undeclared soy and chicken, which are not listed on the label.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: 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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, USDA Class I recalls must be scored as 4 (Severe) or higher, regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 29,002 pounds of Lean Cuisine Fettuccini Alfredo products. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared soy, a known allergen, and chicken, which is not listed in the ingredients statement or on the label. The affected products are 9 1/4-oz. retail cartons produced and packaged on April 22, 2020, with a date of "MAY 2021" and lot codes ending in A, B, C, or D.
The issue was identified after the company received multiple consumer complaints stating that the product contained chicken despite it not being referenced on the packaging. The products were distributed to retail locations nationwide. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nestle Prepared Foods Company Recalls Lean Cuisine Fettuccini Alfredo Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Brand
- Nestle Prepared Foods Company
- Manufacturer
- Nestle Prepared Foods Company
- Category
- Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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