FULLERTON, Calif., Oct. 11 (UPI) — A variety of Lunchables ready-to-eat products were recalled Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because they contain known allergens but were mislabeled and did not contain warnings about their ingredients.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall of 959 pounds of Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers ready-to-eat meals because they contain wheat and soy but carried labels that did not include warnings about the ingredients.
The recall is for Lunchables produced on September 21 between 9:13 and 10:00, according to times stamped on the packages, and contain a “use by” date of 25 DEC 2016. The mislabeled products were shipped to stores in California and Utah.
During production, the Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers received the back label for Nacho Lunchables, which do not declare wheat and soy as among the product’s ingredients.
The issue was found on October 6 when Kraft Heinz received a complaint from a customer, but officials say no illnesses have been linked to the mislabeled products. Still, the USDA suggests people who bought the mislabeled Lunchables throw them away or return them to the store they were purchased at.
“There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product,” the USDA said. “Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.”
