Potato Recall at Dierbergs: Undeclared Wheat Poses Allergy Risk
A St. Louis-based supermarket chain, Dierbergs Markets, is recalling 16-ounce packages of “Premium Home-Style Mashed Potatoes” due to an undeclared wheat allergen, which could pose a serious health risk to consumers, particularly those with wheat allergies or celiac disease.
Why It Matters
Food allergies affect approximately 6 percent of adults and 8 percent of children in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Undeclared allergens in food products can cause serious reactions, including anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
What You Need to Know
Dierbergs Markets issued a recall after discovering that certain batches of mashed potatoes contained wheat, a major food allergen that was not listed on the packaging. The recalled packages, sold in over two dozen stores, have the label ID number 92, UPC number 231220006538, and a “sell by” date of January 9, 2025. These items were removed from store shelves by Friday.
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The company confirmed that no other Dierbergs-branded products are affected by this recall. Consumers who bought the recalled mashed potatoes are urged to return them for a full refund. For more information, customers can contact Dierbergs at 1-636-532-8884, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Wheat is one of the FDA’s nine major food allergens, along with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, and soybeans. Anaphylaxis, the most severe allergic reaction, requires immediate medical attention and can cause throat swelling, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. Other symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include rashes, itching, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
For those with celiac disease, the presence of wheat poses additional risks, as they have a hypersensitivity to gluten, which is found in wheat and some other grains.
What People Are Saying
In a tragic example of the risks posed by undeclared allergens, a recall was issued last year for Florentine cookies sold by Stew Leonard’s supermarket chain after a woman died from an allergic reaction to undeclared peanuts in the product. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection expressed condolences to the affected family, calling the incident a “heartbreaking tragedy.”
What Happens Next
With all affected packages removed from store shelves, it is unlikely that any further actions will be needed for this recall. There have been no reports of adverse reactions linked to the recalled mashed potatoes as of now.
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