Kirkland Signature Tortilla Soup is being recalled for undeclared gluten, despite the label declaring that the item is gluten-free. Anyone who has celiac disease could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of this soup have been reported to the company to date. Kirkland Signature products are sold at Costco stores. The ready to eat chicken tortilla soup was produced on July 26, 2023. The recalled product is 2 pound tubs that contain Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup with White Chicken Meat. The use by date that is stamped on the product label is 11/23/23. The lot code, printed on the side of the cup just below the lip, is 1394066. There is no UPC number for this product. The soup has the … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free on a Product Label Means Something For Celiacs
Gluten-Free on a product label really means something for celiacs. The FDA regulates the claim of "gluten free" and sets standards and definitions for the food industry to use. About 3 million Americans have celiac disease, which an auto-immune digestive disorder. People with this disease must avoid gluten or they can suffer from serious health consequences, including malnourishment. Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, triticale, and barley, gives bread its structure. Foods that include gluten include breads, cakes, cereals, pastas, and others including beer. In celiacs, gluten molecules attack villi in the small intestines. Those villi promote nutrient absorption. When they are damaged by gluten, nutrients can't be properly absorbed. Celiac disease is heredity, and it can … [Read more...]
Farm Boy Gluten Free Fresh Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli Recalled
Farm Boy Gluten Free Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli is being recalled in Canada because it contains gluten. Anyone who is allergic to that protein, is gluten intolerant, or who has celiac disease could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Farm Boy Company, Inc. This product was sold in Ontario at the retail level. The recalled item is Farm Boy Gluten Free Fresh Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli that is packaged in 300 gram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 08912 02032 7. And the code on the product is E070921. The best by date for this ravioli is 081621 (August 16, 2021). If you bought Farm Boy Gluten Free Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli and … [Read more...]
