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Monday, December 27, 2021

Dough Sheet Products Fail to State Wheat on the Label Resulting In Allergen Related Recall

Local Fixe LLC of Roseburg, Oregon is recalling Classic Lasagna Sheets, Soup Noodles, Dinner Rolls, Pie Dough, Squid Ink - Fettucine, and Fresh Flour Tortillas because it may contain undeclared wheat.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that products containing undeclared wheat or gluten were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat or gluten. 

The ingredient statement for the Classic Lasagna Sheets states:
Ingredients: Flour, Semolina, Egg, Water
The other labels are similar in that none of them state Wheat.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/local-fixe-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-classic-lasagna-sheets-soup-noodles-dinner
Local Fixe LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Classic Lasagna Sheets, Soup Noodles, Dinner Rolls, Pie Dough, Squid Ink – Fettucine, and Fresh Flour Tortillas
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  December 22, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Wheat
Company Name:  Local Fixe LLC
Brand Name:  Local Fixe LLC


Product Description:

Lasagna, Noodles, Rolls, Pie Dough, Fettucine, and Tortillas

Company Announcement

Local Fixe LLC of Roseburg, Oregon is recalling Classic Lasagna Sheets, Soup Noodles, Dinner Rolls, Pie Dough, Squid Ink - Fettucine, and Fresh Flour Tortillas because it may contain undeclared wheat. While any gluten-containing product can cause health problems for individuals with celiac disease and other gluten sensitivities, people who have a wheat allergy run a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume product with wheat.

The following affected products were distributed in Douglas County in Oregon and were sold at a farmer’s market and direct wholesale delivery. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Recalled Product Net Wt. Packaging Lot Codes

Classic Lasagna Sheets 1.0 lb. Product is frozen and packaged in brown freeze wrapping paper with an oval label with the Local Fixe logo. All lot codes 44536 and smaller

Soup Noodles 8 oz Product is frozen and packaged in brown freeze wrapping paper with an oval label with the Local Fixe logo. All lot codes 44536 and smaller
Dinner Rolls 1 lb. 3 oz. Product is frozen and packaged in plastic Ziploc style bag with a white label All lot codes 44536 and smaller
Pie Dough 1 lb. 2 oz. Product is frozen and packaged in white freezer paper with a white label and Local Fixe logo All lot codes 44536 and smaller
Squid Ink - Fettucine Range 10-15 lbs. Product is forzen and packaged in a clear plastic tote with a white label. There are 60/4 oz. servings per tote. All lot codes 44536 and smaller
Fresh Flour Tortillas 1 lb. 3 oz. Product is fresh and packaged in plastic Ziploc style bag with a white label All lot codes 44536 and smaller

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that products containing undeclared wheat or gluten were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat or gluten. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug administration and the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should contact Local Fixe for direction on disposing of the product and refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 541-580-1955, Monday-Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm PST.

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