Chicken Caesar wraps sold in vending machines recalled over undeclared fish

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – LPK1, of Renton, WA, is recalling approximately 303 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The product’s individually-wrapped Caesar dressing packet contains fish (anchovies), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The problem was discovered by the establishment during a routine quality assurance check of ingredient labels. The establishment then notified FSIS that the product may contain fish (anchovy), which is not declared on the label.

Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to certain proteins in food. Food allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.

While promising prevention and therapeutic strategies are being developed, food allergies currently cannot be cured. Early recognition and learning how to manage food allergies, including which foods to avoid, are important measures to prevent serious health consequences.

These items were distributed to vending machines in office buildings in the state of Washington.

Recalled products:

• 10-oz. clear clamshell containers containing “thoughtfully handmade just for you Chicken Caesar Wrap with parmesan cheese, lettuce, Caesar dressing” with Best By dates of 21 FEB, 23 FEB, 25 FEB, and lot codes LPK1WA046, LPK1WA048, LPK1WA050 printed on the label.
• The ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap products were produced on February 15, 2025, February 17, 2025, and February 19, 2025.
• The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P2276” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and offices are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the vending machine owners.