Crackers Sold at Target, Wegmans, and Other Retail Giants Recalled Due to Allergen Exposure

On June 4, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Firehook is recalling one lot of its Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers distributed across 11 states. The reason: They may contain sesame seeds, despite the label not disclosing that information. 

To be clear, this cracker flavor isn’t supposed to contain sesame seeds. An investigation revealed that a temporary breakdown occurred in the company’s production and packaging processes, resulting in incorrect labels being applied. It appears that one of Firehook’s other staple flavors—which do contain sesame seeds—was accidentally sold under the Classic Sea Salt label. These flavors include:

• Multigrain Za’atar Crackers
• Everything Crackers 

Sesame is one of the nine most common food allergies in the nation, so if someone were to consume this product mistakenly, the side effects could be life-threatening.

While the FDA announcement didn’t reveal which retailers sold the affected item, we do know that Firehook Crackers are currently sold at the following major retailers:

• Wegmans
• Whole Foods
• Target.com
• Walmart.com
• Amazon.com

As of June 5, no one has fallen ill from consuming the crackers.

What To Do With the Recalled Crackers

If you purchased the affected item, you’re eligible for a full refund. You can return it to the retailer you purchased from, whether online or in person.

If you have any other questions regarding the recall, you can contact Firehook at 1-888-580-0745 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EST.