Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Hans Kissle Red Bliss Potato Salad recall: Undeclared wheat

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared wheat

Hans Kissle Fresh produce — recalled fresh produceHans Kissle Fresh produce — recalled fresh produce (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared wheat or gluten

This recall is a labelling failure: wheat or gluten is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare wheat or gluten, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0558-2025
Published
August 5, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Hans Kissle
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
66 units
Distribution
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island
Lot / code info
UPC Code 036217673706 and Use By: 8/20/25 and 9/25/25
UPC codes
036217673706
Reports of harm
To date, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported in connection with this issue.

Products covered by this recall

Red Bliss Potato Salad

What the company announced

Haverhill, MA — Hans Kissle is voluntarily recalling 66 units of Hans Kissle Red Potato Bliss Salad due to undeclared allergen (wheat). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The mislabeled product was distributed to Stop and Shop retail locations in the following states: MA, RI, CT, NJ, and NY and has the potential to still be in consumers’ refrigerators.

The product comes in a 16-ounce, clear plastic container with a white lid, marked with UPC Code 036217673706 and Use By: 8/20/25, located on the top lid. The clear container is labeled as Hans Kissle Tri Color Twist Pasta Salad and the top label declares the product as Hans Kissle Red Bliss Potato Salad.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that 66 containers of Tricolor Twist Pasta Salad were mislabeled with the incorrect top label. While the front label correctly identifies the product, the top label misrepresents it as Red Bliss Potato Salad. The actual product contains wheat, which is not declared on the top label.

To date, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported in connection with this issue.

Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Hans Kissle at 978-556-4500, Monday– Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm EST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 036217673706

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 8/20/25
  • 20
  • 25

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 16 ounce

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Wheat

Hans Kissle — This recall is a labelling failure: wheat or gluten is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Hans Kissle — Consumers: Hans Kissle, 978-556-4500

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Hans Kissle fresh produce recalled?

Undeclared wheat People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 036217673706; best-by date 8/20/25 or 20. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island.

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