Summary
Wegmans Food Markets has recalled six types of cheesecake because the packaging did not list pecans, a major allergen. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given this recall the highest risk warning, meaning the product could cause serious health issues or even death due to allergies. The recall affects products distributed in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- Wegmans Food Markets issued a recall for six cheesecake varieties on September 26.
- The recall is because the cheesecakes contain pecans that were not listed on the packaging.
- The FDA classified it as a Class I recall, which is the most serious kind.
- A Class I recall is used when a product could cause serious health issues or death.
- Tree nut allergies, like those to pecans, can be life-threatening.
- The recalled products were sold from September 19 to September 26.
- The affected states are Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C.
- The recall involves 521 units of cheesecake.
