Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

OnYums OnYum Onion Flavored Rings recall: Undeclared Wheat

Recall published 3+ years ago

Undeclared Wheat

OnYums Fresh produce — recalled fresh produce
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared wheat or gluten

The product contains wheat or gluten that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids wheat or gluten, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

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

Published
May 31, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
OnYums
Product type
Fresh produce
Distribution
Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Sold at
Dollar Tree
UPC codes
024622571069
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

OnYum Onion Flavored Rings

What the company announced

Dallas, Texas (May 31, 2023) – Rudolph Foods is recalling 39 cases of Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings” in 3 oz. packages, because they may contain undeclared wheat and other sensitive ingredients, including monosodium glutamate and artificial colors yellow 6, yellow 6 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 1 lake, and red 40 lake. 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.

Rudolph’s 3 oz. OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings” were sold in select Dollar Tree Stores in 17 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The products being recalled are the Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings” in 3 oz. packaging with UPC # 0-24622-57106-9 and code date AUG 3, 2023, featuring time stamps 02:00 – 04:30. This information can be found in the top right corner of the front of the package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after a retailer/customer discovered that the manufacturer inadvertently placed a Chile & Limon puffed wheat chip product in packaging that does not reflect the presence of the wheat ingredient.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings”, 3 oz., are encouraged not to consume the products and to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact April Pearson, Corporate Quality and Food Safety Manager Rudolph Foods at [email protected] or 214-566-0050, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm 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 2 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.

  • 024622571069

Package size

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

  • 3 oz

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

OnYums — The product contains wheat or gluten that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids wheat or gluten, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  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. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. 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 wheat or gluten, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the recalled Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings”, 3 oz., are encouraged not to consume the products and to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Rudolph Foods — Consumers: April Pearson, Corporate Quality and Food Safety Manager Rudolph Foods, 214-566-0050, [email protected] — Media: Sue Reninger, RMD Advertising, 614.204.8086, [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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was OnYums 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 024622571069. 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 have purchased the recalled Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings”, 3 oz., are encouraged not to consume the products and to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska and others.

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