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King Kullen Broccoli Cutlets recall: Undeclared Sesame & Wheat

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Undeclared Sesame & Wheat

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2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared sesame

This recall is a labelling failure: sesame 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 allergies to sesame and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare sesame, 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

Published
April 12, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
King Kullen
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
New York
UPC codes
085316101450
Reports of harm
The product comes in a 20-ounce, oven safe tin package with a clear dome top marked with a UPC Code of” 0 8531610145 0” and with effected Sell By dates of: 4/14/24 – 4/21/24 on the top panel No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Broccoli Cutlets

What the company announced

Gracie’s Kitchens of New Haven, CT, is recalling its 20-ounce packages of "King Kullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan" because they may contain undeclared sesame and wheat. People who have allergies to sesame and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled "Broccoli Cutlets" were distributed only to King Kullen Grocery Stores located in Long Island, NY: Specific store locations include: Manhasset, Center Moriches, Bay Shore, Bridgehampton, Shirley, Garden City Park, Eastport, St. James, NY.

The product comes in a 20-ounce, oven safe tin package with a clear dome top marked with a UPC Code of” 0 8531610145 0” and with effected Sell By dates of: 4/14/24 – 4/21/24 on the top panel No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a product containing sesame and wheat didn’t include the full ingredient breakdown on the ingredient panel.

Consumers who have purchased 20-ounce packages of "King Kullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan " are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 203-773-0795 Mon – Fri (9am-3pm EST) or [email protected] .

211 Food Terminal Plaza New Haven, CT 06511 203-73-0795

211 Food Terminal Plaza New Haven, CT 06511 203-773-0795

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 3 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.

  • 085316101450

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 4/14/24

Package size

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

  • 20 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 Sesame

King Kullen — This recall is a labelling failure: sesame 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 sesame, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids sesame, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

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 have purchased 20-ounce packages of "King Kullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan " are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Gracie’s Kitchens Inc. — Consumers: 203-773-0795, [email protected] — Media: Greg Gorski, 475-234-5426, [email protected]

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 King Kullen other food products recalled?

Undeclared Sesame & Wheat People who have allergies to sesame and 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 085316101450; best-by date 4/14/24. 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 sesame, 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 have purchased 20-ounce packages of "King Kullen Broccoli Cutlets with Bread Crumbs and Parmesan " are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York.

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