Brazilian Taste is recalling over 4,000 pounds of frozen chicken and beef croquettes due to an undeclared sesame allergen and misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said this week.

Newsweek reached out to the company via email on Thursday for comment.

Why It Matters

Numerous public health alerts and recalls have been issued this year due to 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 U.S. 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.

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