Popular 7-Eleven Brownie Recalled Due to Potentially Life-Threatening Contamination
The FDA has recalled thousands of brownies produced and sold by convenience store chain 7-Eleven. The FDA says they contain a potentially deadly ingredient.
7-Eleven’s pre-packaged fudge brownies contained walnuts, which were not listed on the packaging.
The to remind applies to more than 2,000 products distributed to stores in Southern California. Walnut allergies can range from mild to life-threatening, causing the throat to swell and making it difficult to breathe. An estimated three million Americans — about one percent of the population — are allergic to walnuts.
The FDA has not confirmed any allergic reactions to the brownies. Authorities say the brownies should be thrown away.
The recalled brownies were delivered to 7-Eleven stores in Southern California on September 8 and 9 and had a sell-by date of September 11.
The recall involves supplier Innovation Bakers of Fullerton, California, which distributed 2,081 packaged brownies to 7-Elevens in Southern California.
They come in 3.5 ounce packages with the lot code: Best Before Wednesday 0911.
It is unclear how many stores in the region received the now-recalled brownies on Sept. 8 and 9. 7-Eleven did not respond to a request for more information.
Walnuts fall into the category of tree nuts, an allergy that affects approximately one percent of the American population.
A mild allergy causes itching in the mouth and on the tongue. Depending on which protein in the walnut a person is allergic to, the reaction can cause severe throat swelling, hives, and anaphylactic shock.
The packaging did not mention that the product contained walnuts, to which approximately three million Americans are allergic.
Walnuts were the culprit behind a June recall of FGF Brands Inc.’s Aldi Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffins.
FGF Brands Inc has recalled the product due to an ‘undeclared walnut allergen.’
The FDA investigated and concluded that the error was caused by a glitch in the company’s manufacturing and packaging processes.
Nut allergies, including tree nuts, kill about 150 to 200 Americans each year. Most of those deaths are caused by peanut allergies.
Other types of nuts include pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, almonds, pine nuts, and Brazil nuts.
And last month, testing by health officials revealed that Terrafina Golden Raisins, sold in stores across the state, contained undeclared sulfites, prompting an emergency recall of 10oz clear square plastic packages of the raisins in the 10oz size from New Jersey-based Sunco and Frenchie.
Sulfites are found in hundreds of household products, including red wine, ketchup, frozen fries and cereals. They prevent mold and keep products fresh.
Patients with mild reactions to sulphites may experience red and itchy skin, rash and hives. In more severe cases anaphylaxis may occur, causing wheezing and difficulty breathing.