The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·PHA-01072021-01·Announced 2021-01-07

HyVee Chicken Enchiladas Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for HyVee Chicken Enchiladas due to misbranding and an undeclared soy allergen. Consumers with soy allergies should discard the product.

What this means for you

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 (soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for approximately 43 pounds of not-ready-to-eat, heat-treated, not fully cooked chicken enchilada products. The alert was issued due to misbranding and the presence of an undeclared allergen, specifically soy. FSIS stated that a formal recall was not requested because the products are no longer available in commerce.

The affected product is the 62.4-oz. heat and serve container of “HyVee mealtime CHICKEN ENCHILADAS” with lot code “21003” and a “Best If Use By: 01/10/2021” date. The products bear establishment number “P51558” and were produced on January 3, 2021. These items were distributed to HyVee retail locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The labeling issue was identified by a HyVee retail store employee and reported to the establishment. FSIS is concerned that some product may remain in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers with food allergies, particularly those with soy allergies, are urged not to consume these products and should throw them away. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The recalled product

Product
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Not-Ready-to-Eat, Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked Chicken Enchilada Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: