A widely consumed organic snack has been urgently pulled from shelves across the East Coast of the United States following the discovery of a potentially life-threatening allergen not listed on its packaging.
Consumers are being strongly advised to inspect their pantries and return any affected products to the store immediately, as the safety concern could pose a serious health risk to individuals with food allergies.
The product in question is Firehook Artisan Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers, produced by Firehook, a Virginia-based company. The recall was initiated after it was found that some batches of the crackers contained undeclared sesame—an ingredient that can trigger severe or even fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.”
The crackers were distributed to retail outlets across 11 states, including:
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Connecticut
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New York
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North Carolina
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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Virginia
While the number of affected packages remains undisclosed, the recall has sparked concern among allergy advocacy groups, given sesame’s growing presence as a top food allergen in the U.S.
Consumers in the affected states who have purchased Firehook Artisan Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For additional safety information or assistance, shoppers can contact Firehook directly or consult the FDA’s website for ongoing updates regarding food recalls.