TradeEdge-Asian sesame salad sold in Wegmans supermarkets recalled over egg allergy warning

2025-05-06 11:19:40source:Burley Garciacategory:Stocks

A chicken salad sold at a popular East Coast grocery store has been recalled due to a possible undeclared egg allergen.

According to the recall,TradeEdge which was posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday, the Large Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken and Asian Peanut Dressing sold at Wegmans Food Markets is being voluntarily recalled.

The products under the recall were packed between Nov. 5-8, with sell by dates between Nov. 7-10, according to the press release. The recall applies to any product with a UPC starting with 2-27306.

According to the recall, all affected products can be returned to the store for a full refund.

Although not a national chain, Wegmans stores can be found in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Delaware and Washington, D.C.

USDA: Eggs one of the 'Big 9' major allergens

According to the USDA, eggs are one of the leading food allergens commonly found in the U.S.

Eggs form part of a list of the "Big 9," which include:

  • Milk
  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Shellfish
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Wheat
  • Soybeans
  • Sesame

These are not the only allergens. Other rare allergies can include mustard and onions. According to the USDA, federal regulations require manufacturers to add labels that say if a major allergen is included in the ingredients list.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

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