California-based Innovation Bakers, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of its 7-Eleven fudge brownie packs due to the potential presence of undeclared walnuts, as announced in a recent alert on Wednesday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that this recall affects approximately 2,100 single-serve brownie units produced over just one day and delivered to 7-Eleven locations in Southern California on Sunday and Monday.
The precautionary measure was taken because the brownies might contain walnuts that are not listed on the packaging. The FDA cautions that individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to walnuts may face “serious or life-threatening allergic reactions” if they consume the affected product, which has a best-by date of Wednesday.
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Customers who purchased the 3.5 oz brownie packs bearing the UPC code 05254856392 are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the point of purchase for a full refund. For further assistance regarding the recall, consumers can reach out to Innovation Bakers, LLC at [email protected].
The FDA has also made available images of the brownies included in this recall and specified that no other products sold at 7-Eleven are impacted.
This recall comes amid a series of other product recalls, most notably affecting cinnamon items nationwide over concerns of potential lead contamination, as well as Boar’s Head meat products tied to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Additionally, Eagle Produce LLC in Arizona recently recalled whole cantaloupes due to potential Salmonella contamination. These cantaloupes were distributed between August 13 and August 17 in states including Virginia, Texas, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio and sold across various supermarkets, as per FDA information.
The cantaloupes involved in the recall include 224 cases marked with a UPC code of 4050 and lot code 846468, identifiable by a white and red KANDY sticker on top. Fortunately, as of September 6, no illnesses related to this recall have been reported, according to the FDA.
The FDA warns that Salmonella can lead to “serious and sometimes fatal infections” in vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, while healthy individuals may experience symptoms like abdominal pain or fever.