A SALAD kit sold at Walmart stores across the US has been recalled over fears that some of its ingredients were not declared.
Safety chiefs have confirmed that shoppers who are allergic to the products risk suffering a life-threatening reaction.
A bag of salad sold at Walmart stores has been recalled[/caption]
The recall was issued due to undeclared sesame and soy allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Shoppers who bought the salad product should throw it away straightaway.
Customers are also encouraged to go to their local store to get a refund.
The Taylor Fresh Foods product was sold at Walmart stores across several states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
Shoppers in Tennessee and West Virginia could also pick up the product.
The recall impacts shoppers who bought the item with a product code that begins TFRS.
It can be found in the right-hand corner of the packet.
The product has a best if used by date of September 4.
Health officials at WebMD revealed that sesame allergies tend to affect two in every 1,000 people across the US.
Symptoms of the allergy range from breathing problems to swollen eyes and potentially hives.
Medics have warned that anaphylaxis, which is a serious reaction, can be life-threatening.
There is no treatment but Americans who experience a mild allergic reaction can take antihistamines.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
Meanwhile, soy allergies are more likely to affect young children, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
A litany of products have been recalled due to the fears they may pose health risks.
Packages of Hostess Ding Dong mini chocolate cakes were recalled due to possible mold contamination.
Cans of a zero-sugar tropical-flavored 7Up were recalled after a label error was spotted.
The recall was issued because some cans contained sugar – even though they were labeled as sugar-free, according to the FDA.
A packaging mishap was the reason behind the recall of a chocolate cookie dough-flavored ice cream.
