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Virginia’s Firehook voluntarily recalls one of the artisan baked crackers, as the product may contain undeclared sesame seeds, a known allergen.
The affected product, also known as Firehook’s Classic Sea Salt Organic Cracker, was sold in retail stores in 11 states, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.
The recall began on May 30th after the company discovered that “products containing sesame seeds” were placed in packages that did not reveal the presence of the ingredients.
The Alexandria, Virginia-based company issued a formal notice shared with the Food and Drug Administration on June 4th.
The error was the result of a “temporary breakdown” of the company’s production and packaging process, which caused the incorrect label to be applied to the product, according to a Firehook in a subsequent investigation in Virginia.
“People who are allergic or severely susceptible to sesame will carry the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions when consuming these products,” the company’s notice reads. However, no disease has been reported so far.
Here’s what you need to know about recalling Firehook crackers:
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Firehook Cracker Recall: Affected Products
Consumers who purchase the product are encouraged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or toss the product.
The company is urging consumers who purchase the product to return it to the location of their purchase for a full refund. (Consumers may also throw out products if they are not interested in refunding.)
Related product information including the best dates, universal product codes and packaging appearance can be found below.
Product Information:
- 8 oz package of Firehook Classic Sea Salt Crackers
- Best by date 29/25/9
- 8 99055 00063 Universal Product Code 5
What should I do if I have a recall cracker?
Consumers may contact Virginia Firehook by phone during normal business hours at 1-888-580-0745 and may have concerns about current recalls. The company’s normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.