The company Brazilian Taste of South Carolina is recalling approximately 4,120 pounds of chicken and beef croquettes, distributed in four states and sold online nationwide, due to a labeling error which implies the presence of an undeclared allergen: sesame.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reports this withdrawal from November 4after receiving notification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the problem.
The FDA informed the FSIS that among the ingredients used in the production of products regulated by the FDA and those regulated by the FSIS produced in the plant, includes the breadcrumbs containing sesamewhich would not have been declared on the labels of the products of the FSIS.
How to recognize products recalled from the market?
The affected products have the number «P-45640» o “East. 45640 » within the inspection seal of the USDA. They were distributed to retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texasin addition to online sales nationwide.
Key information to verify affected lots:
- Las Chicken Croquettes were developed between March 4, 2025 and the August 19, 2025.
- Las Beef Croquettes were developed June 2, 2025.
- Packets of “CROQUETAS DE POLLO SAINT COXINHA XL” (17.63 ounce plastic bags with 5 units). The affected expiration dates range from “11/04/2025” until the “19/04/2026” printed on the back.
- Packets of “CROQUETAS DE POLLO SAINT COXINHA” (15.8 ounce plastic bags with 15 units). The affected expiration dates range from “11/04/2025” until the “19/04/2026” printed on the back.
- Packets of “SAINT COXINHA GROUND BEEF CROQUETTE RISOLE DE CARNE” (13.7 ounce plastic bags with 13 units). The affected expiration date is “02/02/2026” printed on the back.
What are the risks of sesame allergy?
The sesame allergy (or sesame) is a condition that, despite having a lower prevalence than other allergens in certain countries, is in increase worldwide forks potentially serious. Sesame is one of the 9 most common allergens linked to food poisoning in the United States, according to the FDA. When a sensitive person consumes it, the immune system mistakenly identifies the sesame proteins (mainly the Ses i 1 a Ses i 7) as a threat, releasing chemicals such as histaminewhich triggers allergic symptoms.
Generally, allergic reactions manifest themselves in different body systems: Cutaneous, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory y Cardiovascular/General. Skin symptoms are the most common (hives, rashes, swelling), while digestive symptoms include abdominal pain and vomiting. Respiratory symptoms range from nasal congestion to wheezing, and the most severe group includes signs of anaphylaxislike dizziness, weak pulse and feeling of doom, which constitutes a medical emergency.
He FSIS urges allergic customers who purchased the product to check your freezers. If you find any of the affected lots, they should not consume it. They must throw it away o return it to the place of purchase.
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