Summary
Publix has recalled two products due to mislabeling that could pose health risks for people with allergies. The products affected are Rice & Pigeon Peas with undeclared soy content and Maple Walnut Coffee Cake incorrectly labeled as Raspberry Coffee Cake. Customers are advised to return the products for a full refund.
Key Facts
- Publix has recalled two products because of undeclared allergens, which are Rice & Pigeon Peas and Maple Walnut Coffee Cake.
- The Rice & Pigeon Peas product was sold only in Florida and contains undeclared soy, a common allergen.
- The product could be mistakenly labeled for Three Cheese Mac & Cheese and is marked with specific codes ("5387-4," "5387-5," "5387-6").
- The Maple Walnut Coffee Cake was mislabeled as Raspberry Coffee Cake, omitting walnuts from the label.
- The mislabeled cakes were distributed in several states, including Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
- Customers are advised not to eat the products and can return them to Publix for a refund.
- The incidents highlight the challenge of accurate labeling, important for consumer safety.
- No illnesses linked to the mislabeling have been reported.
