WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant recall involving several products from M&P Food Production Ltd., Brooklyn, NY. The recall includes various flavors of blintzes, pirozhki, and vareniki due to undeclared allergens such as wheat, milk, and sesame. This oversight poses a serious threat to individuals with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients.
The affected products were distributed between August 27, 2023, and August 27, 2024, across several states, including Connecticut, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. These items were available through retail outlets with best-before dates ranging from August 27, 2024, to August 27, 2025.
The specific products involved in the recall include Cheese & Cherry Blintzes, Cheese Blintzes, Pirozhki with Black Currant, Potatoes, and Cabbage, as well as Sour Cherry, Potato & Onion, Potato & Mushroom, and Farmer Cheese Vareniki. Each product comes with identified UPC codes, except for the pirozhki, which were sold without UPC labels.
The Recalled Products are identified as follows:
- Cheese & Cherry Blintzes Net Wt. 14 OZ. (396g) UPC: 707163303257
- Cheese Blintzes Net Wt. 14 OZ. (396g) UPC: 707163303251
- Pirozhki with Black Currant 40 pcs in the box No UPC Code
- Pirozhki with Potatoes 40 pcs. in the box No UPC Code
- Pirozhki with Cabbage 40 pcs. in the box No UPC Code
- Sour Cherry Vareniki Net Wt. 14 OZ. UPC: 707163026150
- Potato & Onion Vareniki Net Wt. 14 OZ. UPC: 707163026167
- Potato & Mushroom Vareniki Net Wt. 14 OZ. UPC: 707163026174
- Farmer Cheese Vareniki Net Wt. 14 OZ. UPC: 707163026181
This recall follows an FDA inspection that revealed these products were shipped in packaging that failed to disclose the presence of potential allergens. To date, no illnesses have been reported as a result of consuming these products.
Consumers who have purchased these items are advised to return them to the place of purchase. For further inquiries, M&P Food Production Ltd. can be contacted at 718-438-5197, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. This recall highlights the importance of accurate labeling to protect consumers with food allergies from potentially life-threatening reactions.
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