Hearthside Food Solutions of Woodridge, Illinois is recalling 7-Eleven The Italian Job sandwiches because they contain eggs, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to eggs could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No reactions or adverse events have been reported to date in connection with this issue.
In total, 1,038 of these sandwiches were distributed to 362 7-Eleven stores in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The product has been removed from store shelves, but consumers may still have some in their refrigerators.
The recalled product is The Italian Job sandwiches. The product has a sell by date of 0523, which is located on the top center part of the back label. The UPC number for “The Italian Job” Sandwich is 5254868635, and the recalled UPC number is 5254859970. No other sell-by dates or sandwiches are affected by this recall.
The issue was discovered when a sandwich did not scan at a store. An obsolete “Italian Style Sub” label, that did not declared reduced fat mayonnaise as an ingredient, was the issue. That mayonnaise contains eggs.
If you purchased this product and you are allergic to eggs, do not eat it. Throw it away, or return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.
