Heritage Short Bread, Inc.: During a South Carolina State Department inspection the firm was notified that the label did not list wheat as an ingredient.

Agency Publication Date: June 7, 2018

Summary

Heritage Short Bread, Inc. has recalled its Heritage Shortbread Lemon Infused cookies sold in 4 oz boxes. The recall was initiated because the product label fails to list wheat as an ingredient, which is a major food allergen. The affected products were distributed to consumers in Connecticut and Utah and do not contain any specific lot codes on the packaging.

Risk

The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the ingredient label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for Heritage Shortbread Lemon Infused cookies in 4 oz boxes manufactured by Heritage Short Bread, Inc. of Hilton Head Island, SC.
Identify the product by the ingredient list, which includes enriched flour, pasteurized cream, sugar, salt, pure crystallized ginger, and organic ground ginger, but omits the word 'wheat'.
Because no specific remedy like a refund or return is listed in the official recall notice, contact Heritage Short Bread, Inc. or the retail location where you purchased the item for instructions.
If you have a wheat allergy or sensitivity, do not consume the product.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Affected Products

Product: Heritage Shortbread Lemon Infused (4 oz)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 80026

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Heritage Short Bread, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2/4 oz boxes

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for Heritage Shortbread Lemon Infused cookies in 4 oz boxes manufactured by Heritage Short Bread, Inc. of Hilton Head Island, SC.

Identify the product by the ingredient list, which includes enriched flour, pasteurized cream, sugar, salt, pure crystallized ginger, and organic ground ginger, but omits the word 'wheat'.

Because no specific remedy like a refund or return is listed in the official recall notice, contact Heritage Short Bread, Inc. or the retail location where you purchased the item for instructions.

If you have a wheat allergy or sensitivity, do not consume the product.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).