The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·079-2014-EXP·Announced 2014-11-18

City Line Foods Recalls Pretzel Dogs for Undeclared Soy Allergen

City Line Foods is expanding a recall of 1.2 million pounds of frozen pretzel dog products due to misbranding and undeclared soy lecithin, a known allergen.

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 metadata explicitly classifies this as a USDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, despite the lack of reported adverse reactions.

Plain-English summary

City Line Foods Manufacturing Co. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is expanding its recall to include an additional 12,282 pounds of frozen pretzel hot dog products. This expansion brings the total amount of product recalled to 1,208,951 pounds. The affected products were produced between November 14, 2013, and November 14, 2014, and were shipped nationwide for retail distribution and fundraising. The recall does not affect Auntie Anne's pretzel stores found in malls, airports, and other venues.

The recall was initiated because the products contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label. FSIS inspectors discovered the issue during a routine labeling review, noting that a releasing agent used on contact surfaces during production included soy lecithin. The additional product was identified by the establishment while reviewing records as part of their recall activity. The specific products subject to the expanded recall include Kunzler Cheddar Pepper Frank Pretzel Dogs, Kunzler Pretzel Dogs, Kunzler Turkey Pretzel Dogs, and Berks All Beef Pretzel Franks. Earlier recalls covered additional brands including Auntie Anne's, West Creek, Nathan's Famous, and City Line Foods pretzel dogs.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Heather Neary, Auntie Anne's Inc.'s Chief Marketing Officer, at 1-717-435-1558. Those with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or visit AskKaren.gov. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Pennsylvania Firm Expands Recalls Pretzel Dog Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Category
Food — Frozen Meat Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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