As part of being in compliance with the Preventive Controls regulations, the company would have an allergen preventive control for labeling. A difficulty here is that someone improperly stored pre-labeled cartons on the wrong pallet, perhaps these cartons were from a previous production run, and at the end of that production run, the remaining unused cartons were returned back to the label storage area and improperly placed on the pallet of gluten-containing cartons. It is easy to see how a box or two of cartons on the pallet could have been missed, even if there were some checks in place at the point of labeling. The allergen preventive control at the point of labeling needs to address this type of situation. This could include an entire pallet check, a control component for the return of unused labels, and/or an inline bar code reader.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urgent-food-recall-vans-gluten-free-original-waffles-due-potential-presence-undeclared-wheat
Urgent Food Recall of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 03, 2023
FDA Publish Date: July 03, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Wheat
Company Name: Van’s International Foods
Brand Name: Van’s
Product Description: Gluten Free Original Waffles
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/urgent-food-recall-vans-gluten-free-original-waffles-due-potential-presence-undeclared-wheat
Urgent Food Recall of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 03, 2023
FDA Publish Date: July 03, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Wheat
Company Name: Van’s International Foods
Brand Name: Van’s
Product Description: Gluten Free Original Waffles
Company Announcement
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. – July 3, 2023 - Van’s International Foods (“Van’s” or “the Company”) is voluntarily recalling certain packages of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles, because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The affected products are labeled with Lot Code #UW40193L and have an expiration date of 1/19/2024. To identify the Lot Code and expiration date, please refer to the side of the carton. Consumers who believe they have purchased recalled lot code product are urged to confirm the lot code with place of purchase.
This recall ONLY affects the limited number of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles in the lot code indicated. No other Van’s products are included in this recall.
To date, no allergic reactions or illnesses associated with consumption of the affected product have been reported. This recall has been initiated in an abundance of caution due to potential presence of wheat in certain products labeled as gluten-free. The recalled products should not be consumed.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that wheat-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat. Subsequent investigation indicates that the problem was caused by the inclusion of a limited number of cartons for Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles with a pallet of cartons intended for wheat containing products. Immediate steps were taken to prevent recurrence.
Anyone who has a recalled product in their possession should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may contact Van’s Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-7117 or visit its website at www.vansfoods.com/about-vans/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer.
Van’s is conducting this recall with full knowledge and cooperation of the Food and Drug Administration.
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. – July 3, 2023 - Van’s International Foods (“Van’s” or “the Company”) is voluntarily recalling certain packages of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles, because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The affected products are labeled with Lot Code #UW40193L and have an expiration date of 1/19/2024. To identify the Lot Code and expiration date, please refer to the side of the carton. Consumers who believe they have purchased recalled lot code product are urged to confirm the lot code with place of purchase.
This recall ONLY affects the limited number of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles in the lot code indicated. No other Van’s products are included in this recall.
To date, no allergic reactions or illnesses associated with consumption of the affected product have been reported. This recall has been initiated in an abundance of caution due to potential presence of wheat in certain products labeled as gluten-free. The recalled products should not be consumed.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that wheat-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat. Subsequent investigation indicates that the problem was caused by the inclusion of a limited number of cartons for Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles with a pallet of cartons intended for wheat containing products. Immediate steps were taken to prevent recurrence.
Anyone who has a recalled product in their possession should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may contact Van’s Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-7117 or visit its website at www.vansfoods.com/about-vans/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer.
Van’s is conducting this recall with full knowledge and cooperation of the Food and Drug Administration.
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