RECALL ALERT: In a concerning revelation, a snack mix was suspended and urgently recalled due to undeclared almonds and sesame, posing serious allergen risks.
New England Village Foods must now remove its popular 19th Hole Snack Mix from shelves across multiple states due to labeling issues, despite no reported illnesses.
The FDA announced that all lots of the 5-ounce and 10-ounce containers of the snack mix are being recalled due to undeclared almonds and sesame.
The issue came to light when a customer discovered almonds in packaging that did not disclose their presence.
Further FDA review determined that while sesame was listed in the ingredients, it was missing from the separate “Contains” statement that many allergy sufferers rely on.
This homegrown New Hampshire company, which distributes its products to small independent grocery markets and convenience stores across New England, New York, and Pennsylvania, now faces a significant financial impact.
The pull affects products packaged in clear cups and tubs with reclosable lids, bearing UPC codes 609465693477 for the 5-ounce size and 642147152459 for the 10-ounce version.
According to the agency’s announcement, “allergies to almonds or sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.”
Moreover, the company has been forced to suspend snack mix production while addressing what has been described as “a temporary breakdown in the company’s packaging process.”
Meanwhile, countless foreign-made products with questionable ingredients continue flowing into American stores with minimal scrutiny from the same regulatory agencies.
It is worth noting that while the FDA cracks down on this small American business, no illnesses have been reported from the product’s consumption.
The company is offering full refunds to consumers who have purchased the affected product.
Those with almond or sesame allergies should avoid consumption, as these allergens can cause reactions ranging from mild symptoms to severe anaphylaxis.
New England Village Foods, based in Milford, New Hampshire, now joins countless other small American businesses caught in the government’s regulatory web.
This means it has to work to navigate complex federal requirements while trying to keep its doors open and Americans employed.
