Prime Food Processing LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Steam Buns with Egg Custard Added and Steam Buns with Egg Custard and Coconut Added

For Immediate Release

August 09, 2024

Contact Information

718-963-2323

Company Announcement

Prime Foods Processing LLC of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 477 cases of 2 varieties of Egg Custard Steamed Buns because they may contain undeclared Sesame. 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 items were distributed in 27 states (AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA) through Asian grocery stores. These products were distributed between May 30, 2024 and June 28, 2024.

The Prime Foods products being recalled are:
Item #PD4180 Steam Buns with Egg Custard Added Lot Codes #24149, and #24150. Expiration on 10/2025. UPC Code 797803704050
Item #PD4190 Steam Buns with Egg Custard and Coconut Added Lot Codes #24149. Expiration on 10/2025 UPC Code 797803704869

The products are Frozen items packaged in bright yellow packaging. The Code Date information can be found on the bottom of the le side panel.

The mislabeling was identified internally. No customer complaints or illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that 6 cases of Sesame Steamed Buns may have been packaged in Egg Custard Steam Bun packaging. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes, which has been corrected.

Consumers should return the affected product to the store where they purchased it with the uneaten buns and packaging for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-963-2323. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time.