A popular brand of trail mix has been recalled over a potential health risk to customers with a soy or wheat allergy.
According to a Thursday press release, Ferris Coffee & Nut Co, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is recalling a single lot of Frederik’s by Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix because it may contain wheat and soy, two ingredients that are not on the label. The issue poses the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction for people who are allergic to soy or wheat.
The recall was initiated after Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. discovered that wheat and soy-containing chocolate-covered pretzel balls were placed in the trail mix bags, instead of the listed bourbon-flavored caramels.
A subsequent investigation found that the problem was due to “a temporary breakdown in the production and packaging processes at Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.,” as noted in the press release.
The production of the trail mix has been suspended until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. confirm that the problem is fixed.
The nine-ounce black bags of trail mix were distributed to Meijer stores in six states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. The product can be identified by the lot number 6069-1 and expiration date of December 10, 2026, on the back of the bag.
While there haven’t been any illnesses reported to date, customers are urged to throw the recalled snack away immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Soy and wheat are identified as two of the nine major food allergens in the U.S., along with eggs, milk, tree nuts, fish, Crustacean shellfish, peanuts and sesame. Allergic reactions to these nine foods vary but can range from hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
The trail mix recall is just one of many issues to hit consumers. Earlier this month, Wawa recalled a select lot of its 16-ounce pint beverages from its brand, including Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemonade and Fruit Punch. The impacted drinks — sold at Wawa stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia — may contain an undeclared milk allergen, posing an allergy risk for certain consumers.
Meanwhile, Schreiber Foods, Inc., based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, recalled 144 cups of its Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread for Einstein Bros. Bagels last month. The six-ounce spreads were incorrectly labeled as “Plain,” posing the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers who are allergic to almonds. Affected spreads were distributed to Einstein Bros. Bagel locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
