Steamed Bun Recall Update for 27 States As FDA Sets Highest Risk Level

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated the recall of Prime Food Processing’s steamed bun products to a Class 1 classification, its highest risk level.
The FDA upgraded the recall to a Class 1 classification last Monday, after determining there is a “reasonable probability” that consumption of the product could cause serious health consequences or death, due to the presence of undeclared sesame, a major allergen.
Prime Food, based in Brooklyn, New York, initiated the recall voluntarily on August 9 for its Egg Custard Steamed Buns and its Egg Custard and Coconut Steamed buns, which were distributed in 27 states across the U.S.
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Affected products were distributed to grocery stores between May 30, 2024, and June 28, 2024 in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as internationally in Costa Rica and Panama.
The recall affects two specific lots: Lot #24149 and Lot #24150, both with an expiration date of October 2025.
These buns are sold under the brand name Prime Food and are packaged in bright yellow bags with 10 pieces per pack. The lot code can be found on the bottom of the left side panel.
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The issue was discovered during an internal review, where Prime Food identified that six cases of sesame-steamed buns had been mistakenly labeled as egg custard buns.
No illnesses have been reported to date, but the company has since corrected the packaging error that led to the mix-up.
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Sesame is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA, which also include wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, shellfish, and fish.
People allergic to sesame who accidentally consume products containng the ingredient can suffer severe reactions, such as hives, difficulty breathing, and anaphylaxis—a life-threatening condition.
The FDA’s stringent labeling laws mandate that any product containing these allergens must clearly disclose them on the packaging.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled buns are urged not to consume them, even if they have been opened.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction can occur rapidly, including rashes, vomiting, swelling of the throat, and difficulty breathing. The FDA advises consumers to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Prime Food and the FDA continue to monitor the situation closely. Consumers with questions can contact Prime Food directly for more information. The recall remains ongoing.
Newsweek contacted Prime Foods for comment via online form outside of business hours.