BelVita Breakfast Sandwich Biscuits Recalled For Potential Peanut Allergen
A peanut allergy is no laughing matter, and Mondelēz Global LLC is taking things seriously by recalling its belVita breakfast sandwich biscuits due to the possibility of cross-contamination on a single manufacturing line (via the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)).
The recall pertains to belVita's Dark Chocolate Creme and Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Creme varieties produced in the U.S. and sold in stores across the nation — items sold internationally are not affected. This action was prompted by a company inspection that found trace amounts of peanut matter on a single production line which may have caused three reported allergic reactions, though those have yet to be fully linked to consumption of the products.
Mondelēz Global LLC urges consumers who have a peanut allergy to dispose of the contaminated food items — a full list of which is available in the company's statement — and have provided a 24-hour hotline at 1-855-535-5948 for further questions or concerns.
The list of affected food items
The company's affected Dark Chocolate Creme and Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Creme varieties are listed products that have a "best when used by" date before and including February 25, 2024.
The recalled sizes of the Dark Chocolate Creme sandwich biscuits are the 8.8-ounce carton with retail UPC: 0 44000 04328 5, 14.08-ounce carton with retail UPC: 0 44000 05723 7, 14.08-ounce carton with retail UPC: 0 44000 06330 6, 1-pound 5.12-ounce carton with retail UPC: 0 44000 05861 6, 2-pound 12-ounce carton with retail UPC: 0 44000 04602 6, and 1.76-ounce pouch with retail UPC: 0 44000 04070 3.
For the Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Creme selection, the affected sizes include the 8.8-ounce carton with retail UPC: 0 44000 06304 7 and 1.76-ounce pouch with retail UPC: 0 44000 06370 2. For any consumers who want to reach out for up-to-date information about the recall, you can call the company's "Consumer Relations specialists" Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.