Market of Choice Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
Market of Choice has initiated a recall for its 9.5 oz Vegan Kale Caesar Salad due to undeclared sesame. The product poses a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions to individuals with a sesame sensitivity or allergy.
This recall affects Market of Choice, food safety and labeling personnel within the retail deli and prepared food sectors, and consumers with sesame allergies.
Since sesame is a Major Food Allergen, its omission from labeling constitutes a significant compliance failure that necessitates a Class I-style safety alert. This incident suggests a potential breakdown in the ingredient review or labeling process for multi-component prepared foods, where sub-ingredients (such as those in vegan dressings) may have been overlooked during the label generation phase.
Quality units should verify that all ingredient specifications for prepared salad components, specifically dressings or toppings, are reconciled against final product labels to ensure sesame is declared in accordance with allergen labeling requirements. Check existing inventory of Vegan Kale Caesar Salad (9.5 oz) for accurate ingredient statements.
Eugene, OR — May 5, 2026, Market of Choice (MOC) is recalling MOC Vegan Kale Caesar Salad (9.5 oz) due to the presence of an undeclared sesame allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this produ
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