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.
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 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
- Category
- Food — Frozen Meat Products
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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