A chopped salad kit that has been recalled due to undeclared allergens is shown. Photo courtesy DOH
Braga Fresh has issued a voluntary recall for some of its salad kits because they may contain undeclared milk and egg allergens, the state Department of Health Food and Drug Branch warned Thursday.
The impacted products are the 12-ounce bags of 365 by Whole Foods Market organic Asian-inspired chopped salad kits, which have a best-by date of July 16, 2023, and UPC 9948246932.
Per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, no allergic reactions or illnesses related to the affected product have been reported to date.
However, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product, the department said. Symptoms may include hives; wheezing; itching or tingling feeling around the lips or mouth; swelling of the lips, tongue or throat; coughing or shortness of breath; vomiting; abdominal cramps; diarrhea; and/or runny nose.
Similarly, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs may also run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Symptoms may include skin inflammation or hives; nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing; digestive issues such as cramps, nausea and vomiting; and/or signs of asthma such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath.
Both milk and egg allergies can cause anaphylaxis, a reaction that narrows the airways and can block breathing. Symptoms include swelling or tightness of the throat; a severe drop in blood pressure; chest pain or tightness; rapid pulse; severe difficulty breathing; trouble swallowing; pale, blue skin color; and/or dizziness or fainting.
If a consumer shows signs of anaphylaxis, immediately administer an epinephrine autoinjector (such as EpiPen, Auvi-Q, etc.) and call 911 as it requires immediate care, the department said.
Customers who purchased the recalled product at Whole Foods Market may bring a valid receipt into the store for a full refund. For more information, call Braga Fresh at (844) 963-8255 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Central Standard Time or Saturday through Sunday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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- A chopped salad kit that has been recalled due to undeclared allergens is shown. Photo courtesy DOH
