Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Northeastern supermarket chain Wegmans is warning consumers with egg allergies against consuming a mochi-covered sorbet dessert that was recalled due to a mislabeling issue.Why It MattersConsuming food that was recalled due to undeclared allergens can result in a variety of unpleasant reactions for those with a related allergy, including the potentially deadly condition of anaphylaxis.Approximately 6 percent of American adults and 8 percent of children have at least one food allergy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).What To KnowWegmans shared a recall notice for six-count packages of “My/Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet” to its website on Tuesday. The recall was initiated because the sweet treats “may contain undeclared egg.”The recalled packages are marked with the UPC number “0-70934-99868-1” and lot codes “337-24” or “341-24.” While My/Mochi products are sold at retail outlets throughout the country, the Wegmans recall appeared to apply only to products sold at Wegmans stores.But a spokesperson for My/Mochi told Newsweek via email on Wednesday night that the recall also affected “approximately 100 Target stores,” while pointing out that the entire recall was “really small” and involved just 1,200 cases nationwide.The recall had not appeared on Target’s product recall page at the time of publication. Newsweek reached out for comment to Target on Wednesday night.
A bowl filled with mango mochi ice cream is pictured on a table next to a fresh mango in this undated file photo. Wegmans announced a recall of My/Mochi brand “Peach Mango Sorbet” due to…
A bowl filled with mango mochi ice cream is pictured on a table next to a fresh mango in this undated file photo. Wegmans announced a recall of My/Mochi brand “Peach Mango Sorbet” due to the undeclared presence of eggs this week.
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New York-based Wegmans has stores in the District of Columbia and the following eight states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.The recalled products can be returned to their point of purchase for a full refund. Customers with additional questions about the Wegmans recall can contact the company via phone at 1-855-934-3663 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday or from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.While the undeclared inclusion of eggs might be of little concern for most consumers, those with a related allergy could be unwittingly stricken by several allergic reactions that can include death in extreme cases.Anaphylaxis requires prompt medical attention; its symptoms include throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness. Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.Eggs are considered among the nine “major food allergens” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The other eight are milk, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame and soybeans.What People Are SayingAlthough fatal allergic reactions to recalled foods are rare, they happen from time to time. Last year, the recall of cookies sold by Connecticut-based Northeastern supermarket chain Stew Leonard’s was prompted by the death of a woman who ate the cookies without realizing that they contained peanuts.”This is a heartbreaking tragedy that should never have happened,” Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli said in a statement at the time. “Our condolences go out to the family affected by this incident.”What Happens NextIt is unclear whether the My/Mochi recall will lead to further actions. But recalls spurred by ingredient mislabeling in general are likely to continue somewhat regularly.
