The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday that JE Bakery 2019, LLC has voluntarily recalled its six-count raisin bran muffins due to a labeling error.
Why It Matters
The affected product was mislabeled and contains “Glorious Morning Muffins” instead, which contain walnuts, a known allergen not declared on the label, according to the FDA’s website.
Tree nuts, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, sesame, wheat, and soybeans are all known food allergens. Millions of Americans suffer from food allergies or sensitivities, according to the FDA. Food allergies can cause allergic reactions and, in severe cases, life-threatening symptoms.
What to Know
The recalled muffins were distributed to grocery stores in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The muffins have a sell-by date of February 18, 2025 and are packaged in a clear container.
According to the FDA, the muffins weighed 12 ounces and were labeled as Cub Foods, Jerry’s Foods, and Country Market. The impacted product’s UPC number is 0 29341-00233. According to the FDA, no illnesses have been reported since the alert.
The labeling issue was discovered after a retail location expressed concern. The recalled muffins have been removed from store shelves, and “all impacted stores have been notified,” the FDA reports.
What People Are Saying
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alert says in part: “Consumers with questions may contact the retail store directly or JE Bakery 2019, LLC at (612) 509-1546. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are committed to ensuring the safety and quality of our products.”
In a previous email to Newsweek, the FDA said: “Most recalls in the U.S. are carried out voluntarily by the product manufacturer and when a company issues a public warning, typically via news release, to inform the public of a voluntary product recall, the FDA shares that release on our website as a public service.
During a voluntary, firm-initiated recall, the FDA’s role is to review the recall strategy, evaluate the health hazard presented by the product, monitor the recall, and, as appropriate, notify the public and other companies in the supply chain about the recall.
It continued, “The FDA provides public access to information on recalls by posting a listing of recalls according to their classification in the FDA Enforcement Report, including the specific action taken by the recalling company. The FDA Enforcement Report is intended to provide the public with a list of recalled products in the marketplace.
What Happens Next
Customers who purchased the recalled muffins should return them to the original place of purchase for a refund and avoid eating the product.
The FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts website provides additional information on recalls.
