The unthinkable has happened: popular macaroni and cheese along with glass noodles are being pulled from store shelves due to undeclared ingredients, leaving allergy sufferers at risk.
Quick Takes
- Two food products have been recalled due to “undeclared eggs,” posing an allergy risk.
- The recalls were announced by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
- No illnesses have been reported from the recalled products.
- Customers advised to destroy the product and can get a refund with a valid receipt.
FDA Recall on Popular Products
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated a recall on certain food products. The list includes C.H. Guenther & Son LLC’s Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese and HAR Maspeth Corporation’s Jinga Glass Noodles with Vegetables, both due to undeclared eggs. These products pose potential risks for individuals with egg allergies.
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in “365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese” https://t.co/Nl3w273b4e pic.twitter.com/ZEK0ePIY5b
— U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) March 14, 2025
Consumers who purchased these items are encouraged to return them for a full refund. Also, both manufacturers are taking corrective actions to ensure no future lapses.
C.H. Guenther & Son LLC has recalled its Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese from Whole Foods Market nationwide. This specific recall is detailed with product specifics like UPC code 99482499709 and “best-by” date 11/29/25. Customers purchased the recalled products between February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
Product Details and Consumer Advice
The recall for Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese was initiated after a consumer complaint about undeclared meat and egg ingredients. The FDA announced these recalls after finding the products carried a risk for serious health issues for individuals with egg allergies. To date, no related illnesses have been reported for either product.
“Customers who have purchased ‘365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese’ with the lot information listed above are urged to destroy any remaining product and can bring a valid receipt into the store for a full refund,” the company said.
Similar measures have been announced for Jinga Glass Noodles. These products were distributed to H Mart stores in multiple states with specific attention to products marked by best-by dates from March 13, 2025, through March 18, 2025. Consumers should check UPC codes to determine if purchased items need returning.
Inspection and Safety Protocols
The discovery of undeclared eggs in these products arose during a retail inspection by New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors. Such inspections are part of routine safety checks ensuring compliance with ingredient labeling laws. Preventive steps are now necessary to maintain consumer trust in food safety standards.
“Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product,” said the notice.
Retailers and manufacturers are urged to uphold transparency in labeling to safeguard public health. The FDA recommends verifying ingredient disclosures before consuming or purchasing packaged foods to prevent health risks like allergic reactions.
Sources:
- Two food products including macaroni and cheese bites recalled for ‘undeclared eggs’
- C.H. Guenther & Son LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in “365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese” | FDA
- Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese, Jinga Glass Noodles Recalled For Undeclared Eggs
- Two food products including macaroni and cheese bites recalled for ‘undeclared eggs’
