Several snack products sold in North Carolina were recalled over the risk of causing a significant health risk for certain consumers.
ZB Importing LLC issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of "six varieties of Ulker Brand snack rolls, biscuits, and wafers" due to the presence of wheat and eggs that were not declared on the label, according to a recall notice shared February 20 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This poses the risk of a "serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" to consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity.
The products were sold in retail stores across the country in 36 states, including in North Carolina, as well as in Ontario, Canada. For a full list of affected products, lot numbers and product images, visit the FDA's website.
At least one person has reported an allergic reaction. A consumer complaint was sent to the company, which led to the discovery of the labeling error.
"The issue originated from a supplier who inadvertently failed to fully disclose all allergens while translating the ingredient list," the company stated. "We are actively working with the supplier to implement stricter labeling controls, including an additional verification process for multilingual labels."
The recalled products can be returned the place of purchase for full refund. For more information about the recall, visit fda.gov.