Recall issued for Wegmans Asian Sesame Salad due to egg allergy concerns
The Wegmans Large Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken and Asian Dressing is being recalled due to potential undisclosed egg allergen.
A chicken salad offered at a well-known grocery store on the East Coast has been recalled due to the risk of an undeclared egg allergen.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on Friday, stating that Wegmans Food Markets is voluntarily pulling their Large Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken and Asian Peanut Dressing from the shelves.
The salads affected by this recall were packaged between November 5 and 8 and have sell-by dates ranging from November 7 to 10. This recall specifically covers products with UPC codes beginning with 2-27306.
Customers impacted by this recall can return the affected products to the store for a complete refund.
Wegmans, while not a nationwide chain, operates stores across several states including New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.
USDA classifies eggs as one of the ‘Big 9’ major allergens
The USDA identifies eggs as one of the most common food allergens in the United States.
Eggs are included in the “Big 9” allergens, which consist of:
- Milk
- Fish
- Eggs
- Shellfish
- Tree nuts
- Peanuts
- Wheat
- Soybeans
- Sesame
There are additional allergens, though less common, such as mustard and onions. The USDA mandates that food manufacturers label their products clearly, indicating if any of these major allergens are present.