CedarLane Organic Salads; Couscous, Veggies & Chickpeas with Citrus Dressing. NET WT 9 oz. -Gluten Free -Vegetarian Perishable, Keep Refrigerated. UPC: 38794 99904 Manufactured and Distributed by: CedarLane Foods, Carson, CA 90746

Discovery that the product is labeled as gluten free but contains wheat (couscous). Wheat is not declared as an allergen

Recall #: F-1969-2018
Affected scope: 579 cases (8 x 9 oz. containers per case)
Initiated: August 29, 2018

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Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc/Frankly Fresh Foods Inc. recalled CedarLane Organic Salads; Couscous, Veggies & Chickpeas with Citrus Dressing. NET WT 9… - a moderate-severity action.

CedarLane Organic Salads; Couscous, Veggies & Chickpeas with Citrus Dressing. NET WT 9… was recalled by Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc/Frankly Fresh Foods Inc. in September 26, 2018. Reason: Discovery that the product is labeled as gluten free but contains wheat (couscous). Wheat is not declared as …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1969-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc/Frankly Fresh Foods Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Discovery that the product is labeled as gluten free but contains wheat (couscous). Wheat is not declared as ….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: September 26, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1969-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Reason for recall

Discovery that the product is labeled as gluten free but contains wheat (couscous). Wheat is not declared as an allergen

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1969-2018
Date reported	September 26, 2018
Date initiated	August 29, 2018
Recalling firm	Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc/Frankly Fresh Foods Inc.
Firm location	Carson, CA
Affected scope	579 cases (8 x 9 oz. containers per case)
Distribution	One grocery chain - sent to DC's in FL. CO. PA, IN, IL, TX, OR, CA, GA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

CedarLane Organic Salads; Couscous, Veggies & Chickpeas with Citrus Dressing. NET WT 9 oz. -Gluten Free -Vegetarian Perishable, Keep Refrigerated. UPC: 38794 99904 Manufactured and Distributed by: CedarLane Foods, Carson, CA 90746. Recalled by Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc/Frankly Fresh Foods Inc.. Units affected: 579 cases (8 x 9 oz. containers per case).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Discovery that the product is labeled as gluten free but contains wheat (couscous). Wheat is not declared as an allergen

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 26, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1969-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: One grocery chain - sent to DC's in FL. CO. PA, IN, IL, TX, OR, CA, GA..

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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