More Than 16,000 Pounds of This Pantry Staple Is Being Recalled Nationwide—Here's What You Need to Know
It wouldn’t be the end of the month without another recall announcement. This one comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regards to both seasoned and unseasoned La Fiesta brand breadcrumbs that were distributed to retailers nationwide. The announcement cites the presence of “undeclared sesame” in the products as the cause for the recall, and additionally notes that the labels “do not include the allergen declaration in Spanish.”
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As of now, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the issue, and La Fiesta Food Products, LLC has released the following details of the impacted products to help consumers identify them at home:
La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs (Pan Rayado)
La Fiesta brand Bread Crumbs Seasoned (Pan Rayado Sazonado)
Should you happen to have packages of La Fiesta’s seasoned or unseasoned breadcrumbs in your possession, it is important to note that the lot codes can be found stamped on the front of each package. Additionally, each product named in the recall comes packaged in 8-ounce transparent plastic bags with an attached printed label.
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The FDA announcement states that people who have an allergy or “severe sensitivity” to sesame can experience serious or even life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The FDA also notes that after further investigation, it was revealed that the issue was caused by “errors on the product labeling.”
Consumers are urged to return the products in question to the original place of purchase for a full refund or discard them entirely. Those with further questions or concerns can contact La Fiesta Food Products, LLC at 408-326-0487, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time or at QualityAssurance@lffp.com.
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