The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·079-2014·Announced 2014-11-15

City Line Foods Recalls Pretzel Dogs for Undeclared Soy Allergen

City Line Foods is recalling frozen pretzel dog products because they contain undeclared soy lecithin, a known allergen.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

City Line Foods Manufacturing Co. is recalling approximately 1,196,669 pounds of frozen pretzel hot dog products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The affected products contain soy lecithin, a known allergen that was not declared on the product label. The recall includes various brands such as Auntie Anne's, West Creek, Kunzler, Berks, Nathan's Famous, and City Line Foods pretzel dogs.

The products were produced between February 14, 2014, and November 14, 2014, and shipped nationwide for retail distribution and fundraising. FSIS inspectors discovered the issue during a routine labeling review, finding that a releasing agent used on contact surfaces included soy lecithin. This recall does not affect Auntie Anne's pretzel stores found in malls, airports, and other venues nationwide.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact Auntie Anne's Inc. or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Pretzel Dog Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.