Safety Report: Craftology Pasta Salad - recalled due to undeclared cashews, USA

United States

Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods of Zeeland, MI, is recalling its 14 ounce containers of “Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad” because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have allergies to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled “Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad” was distributed in the midwestern United States in retail stores.

The product comes in a 14 ounce clear plastic clamshell package with a single label wrapped around on the top, side, and bottom of the container. Each container is marked on a clear side of the package with the following use by and lot code combinations:

- USE BY: 10-04-22 LOT: 223008
- USE BY: 10-12-22 LOT: 220709
- USE BY: 10-14-22 LOT: 220909
- USE BY: 10-18-22 LOT: 221309
- USE BY: 10-20-22 LOT: 221509
- USE BY: 10-25-22 LOT: 222009
- USE BY: 10-27-22 LOT: 222209

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

This recall is not arising out of a food safety hazard caused by Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods (“Company”). Company sources sunflower seeds from Lipari Foods Operating Company (“Lipari”), which sources that ingredient from Shah Trading Company Limited (“Shah Trading”). On October 5, 2022, Lipari, a distributor of Shah Trading products, initiated a recall of sunflower seeds that Company uses in the above referenced product due to an undeclared allergen, Cashew, which was discovered in a case of the Sunflower Seeds Oil RS bulk product produced by Shah Trading. Accordingly, Company is issuing a voluntary recall of product that contain the affected lot of the Shah Trading sunflower seeds. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of Company’s product.

Consumers who have purchased 14 ounce packages of "Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

In case you experienced harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods
Brand name: Craftology
Product recalled: Pasta Salad
Reason of the recall: Undeclared cashews
FDA Recall date: October 12, 2022

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/craftology-llc-dba-dutch-treat-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-cashews-craftology-my-happy