E. A. Sween Company is recalling the Deli Express® brand BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich due to fears the product is potentially contaminated with plastic particles.
Newsweek reached out to the company via phone call on Monday for comment.
Why It Matters
Numerous public health alerts and recalls have been initiated this year because of the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the United States are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
What To Know
According to the alert, the impacted product has a UPC number of 0-41433-

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