MorningStar Farms has issued an allergy alert and a precautionary recall of its Spicy Black Bean Burger and Chipotle Black Bean Burger because of an undeclared peanut allergen.
The recall is only in effect in the United States. MorningStar Farms issued the recall after a third party supplier notified the company that one of the spice ingredients used in the products may contain peanut, which is an allergen that is not declared on the products’ ingredient statements, according to a FAQ on the Kellogg’s company’s website.
People who have an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to the FAQ.
The products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. at both retail stores and through foodservice channels. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall is in effect for the following products, according to the FDA.
Retail products:
MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger, UPC Code: 2898971750, 18.90 oz (8 ct), APR14 16 to JUN30 16
MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger, UPD Code: 2898939207, 9/50 oz (4 ct), APR14 16 to JUN30 16
MorningStar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger, UPC Code: 2898971674, 38.10 oz (9 ct), MAR22 16 to JUN30 16
MorningStar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger, UPC Code: 2898940864, 50.80 oz (12 ct), MAR22 16 to JUN30 16
Food Service Products:
MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger, UPC Code: 2898949938, 8.7 lb case (48 ct), MAR 24 2016 to JUN 30 2016
MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger, UPC Code: 2898931651, 12.75 lb case (4 sleeve), APR 09 2016 to JUN 30 2016
MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger, UPC COde: 2898997765, 9.75 lb case (4 sleeve), APR 20 2016 to JUN 30 2016