A California bakery has issued a voluntary recall for some of their popular brownies branded for and sold at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Southern California.
A notice on the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicates that consumers should know that some packages of the 7-Eleven fudge brownies, made by Innovation Bakers LLC, contain walnuts but do not list those on the package. This type of recall is referred to as an “undisclosed allergen” recall.
The recall is limited to one days’ worth of browning production and includes about 2,000 single-serve packages of the chocolate dessert. Those with a serious allergy to walnuts may experience symptoms or “life-threatening allergic reactions” according to the FDA. Through Wednesday, September 11, no one has reported an allergic reaction to the FDA.
The affected batch of brownies can be identified by the characteristics of the packaging. The fudge brownies are single-serve, and come in 3.5 oz servings. The numerical code to look for is 05254856392. The FDA advises those who bought the brownies to either throw them away or return them to the store for a refund. Consumers may note, however, that the food poses no risk to anyone who does not have a walnut or nut allergy.
Those who have additional questions about the brownies may contact the manufacturer by email at [email protected].
Other recent recalls around the country include a warning about cinnamon that may be contaminated with high levels of lead, as well as some meat products made by Boar’s Head that may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Salmonella contamination is also feared for some cantaloupes distributed by Eagle Produce LLC, based in Arizona. The affected fruits were sent to supermarkets in Virginia, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Missouri in the middle of August.
The cantaloupes have stickers with the UPC number 4050, and a lot number of 846468. They also have a red and white sticker with the word KANDY printed in red.
The FDA’s site keeps a constantly updated list of recalled food products, often with pictures to help consumers identify them.
