NY Firm Recalls Dough Based Products for Undeclared Wheat

M&P Food Production Ltd. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling multiple flavors of blintzes, pirozhki, and vareniki, because it may contain undeclared wheat, milk, and/or sesame.  The recall was initiated during an FDA inspection where it was discovered that the products containing wheat, milk, and/or sesame were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the specific allergens.

The company obviously did not know allergen labeling regulations.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mp-food-production-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-and-milk-vareniki-pirozhki-and-blintzes
M&P Food Production Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Milk in Vareniki, Pirozhki, and Blintzes
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 29, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  August 29, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared wheat and milk
Company Name:  M&P Food Productio. Ltd.
Brand Name:  M&P Food Productio. Ltd.
Product Description:  Blintzes, pirozhki, and vareniki

Company Announcement

M&P Food Production Ltd. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling multiple flavors of blintzes, pirozhki, and vareniki, because it may contain undeclared wheat, milk, and/or sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, milk, and/or sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The blintzes, pirozhki, and vareniki were distributed in: CT, FL, NY, NJ, MD through retail stores. Products were distributed from 08/27/2023 to 08/27/2024. Best before dates: 08/27/2024 – 08/27/2025

The Recalled Products are identified as follows:
Product  How packaged  Best Before Dates and UPC
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
No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated during an FDA inspection where it was discovered that the products containing wheat, milk, and/or sesame were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the specific allergens.




Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-438-5197 (phone number), Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm EST.