BIG RECALL: Snack Recall Sparks Warning in 10 States
According to News Week, A recall has been issued for “Grabeez the Big Cheese Snack Mix Cups” over concerns about undeclared almonds and cashews, which could trigger potentially deadly allergic reactions, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday.
Details of the Recall
The recall was initiated by Truly Good Foods after a customer discovered the error and reported it to the company. The affected snack mix was distributed to retail stores across the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia between August 23 and September 19. The product was sold in 3.25-ounce clear plastic containers with a “best before” date of 04/16/25 on the bottom. The UPC number is 0 94184 00439 8, displayed on a green label.
Cause of the Recall
An investigation revealed that a temporary breakdown in Truly Good Foods’ production and packaging processes led to the labeling issue, which resulted in undeclared almonds and cashews in the snack mix.
Consumer Guidance
Customers who purchased the recalled snack mix are advised to discard the product and visit the company’s website for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Truly Good Foods via email at marketing@trulygoodfoods.com or call 704-602-0610, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Newsweek has reached out to the company for further comment on the recall.
Potential Health Risks
The undeclared presence of almonds and cashews may not pose a problem for most consumers but can be extremely dangerous for individuals with nut allergies. Consuming these nuts could lead to anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by symptoms like throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. Other serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping.
Related Recalls and Statistics
Mislabeled food products containing undeclared allergens are a common reason for recalls. Earlier this year, Stew Leonard’s supermarket chain recalled Florentine cookies after a 25-year-old consumer suffered fatal anaphylactic shock due to undeclared peanuts. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6 percent of U.S. adults and 8 percent of children have at least one food allergy.
Cashews and almonds, both tree nuts, are listed among the nine “major food allergens” by the FDA. The complete list includes tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans.
