It’s important for any of us to know what’s in the food we’re eating. That said, this is all-the-more important for those of us with food allergens. In the United States, the USDA has a list of the “Big 9” food allergies. In other words, they’re the most common ones. This list includes soy, an ingredient found in a popular cake sold by Wegmans Food Markets. The problem, however, is that this product was not labeled properly. As a result, there is a recall on this cake.
The supermarket chain announced the recall on their website. The product that contains soy is their “Kalo Gluten Free Carrot Cake Slices.” However, the product was mislabeled as “Gluten Free Chocolate Cake.” As a result, customers would be unaware of the fact that the food contains soy. Wegmans has stores in over 100 locations. They can be found in the District of Columbia as well as the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Products that are affected by this recall include the following UPC reading: 8-53407-00418-4. If you discover this product in your home, Wegmans is asking that you return the product to your place of purchase for a full refund.
Cake Recall Includes One of the “Big 9” Allergens — Check Your Kitchen to Stay Safe
At the moment, there is no news of whether or not these mislabeled products have resulted in an allergic reaction. It’s also unclear if the products have been entirely removed from shelves. Either way, any questions or concerns can be directed toward Wegman. Their website offers ways to contact them.
This isn’t the only recent recall that is due to an allergen. Corn pancakes that contain milk have also been recalled for being improperly labeled, which you can learn more about here. And as always, stay safe, everyone!
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