Hy-Vee stores in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling seven of its Hy-Vee Mealtime Asian Entrees because the products contain milk, one of the major food allergens, that isn’t declared on the label. The liquid egg used to make the fried rice in those products contains milk.
Anyone who is allergic to milk or who is lactose intolerant could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions received relating to this issue.
These products were sold in Hy-Vee grocery stores in these states: Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.. The recalled Hy-Vee Mealtime Asian Entrees products have best if used by dates of September 14 or September 15, 2019. They are:
- General’s Chicken in 20 ounce packages with Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 and UPC number 0075450238510
- Sesame Chicken in 20 ounce packages with Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 with UPC number 075450238520
- Sweet Orange Chicken in 20 ounce packages with Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 with UPC number 0075450238530
- Mongolian-Style Beef in 20 ounce containers with Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 with UPC number 0075450238540
- Cashew Chicken in 20 ounce containers with Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 and UPC number 0075450238550
- Beef with Broccoli in 20 ounce packages with Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 with UPC number 0075450238560
- Fried Rice in 16 ounce containers with Lot Code of 19250 or 19251 with UPC number 0075450238580
You can see pictures of the recalled products at the FDA web site. These products have already been removed from Hy-Vee stores shelves, but some consumers may still have them in their homes. All other Asian items of the same variety but with different lot codes are not affected by this recall. The UPC and lot code numbers are on the label on the bottom of the plastic container. The expiration date is on the label on top of the plastic lid.
If you purchased any of these items and cannot consume milk, do not eat them. Throw them away or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
