A POPULAR snack has been pulled from shelves over fears of a ‘life-threatening’ hidden ingredient.
Shoppers are being urgently warned to check their cupboards and return the snack item immediately.
The product, a certain flavor of crackers, could contain an “undeclared” component.
It’s a go-to treat for many craving something salty.
However, it now poses a serious health risk to some consumers.
Firehook Artisan Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers are subject to the recall.
An undisclosed number of packages of the crackers were sold across the East Coast.
This includes retail stores in 11 states.
The states impacted are Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.
The company, Firehook of Virginia, initiated the urgent recall after it had discovered “undeclared sesame” in the product.
This is a critical allergen for many consumers.
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a strong warning as well.
“Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame may experience serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions if they ingest these products,” according to the FDA.
Sesame is recognized as one of the top nine food allergens in the US.
Approximately 1 million Americans suffer from a sesame allergy.
The mislabeling was blamed on a “temporary breakdown” in production.
Recall Alert
Product: Firehook Artisan Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers Brand: Firehook
Size: 8 ounces (oz.) UPC Code: 8 99055 00063 5 Packaging: Clear package Best-By Date: 09/29/25
Reason for Recall: Undeclared sesame due to mislabeling during production.
Risk: May cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in individuals with a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity.
What to Do: Consumers should return the recalled crackers to the place of purchase for a full refund
The company’s packaging processes were also cited as faulty.
While the FDA report did not name specific stores, Firehook’s website has offered some clues.
The company’s products are sold at major retailers like Costco, Whole Foods, and Stop & Shop.
They are also available on Amazon and other outlets.
The product is Artisan Classic Sea Salt Crackers. The size of the package is 8 ounces (oz.).
The UPC Code is 8 99055 00063 5. The crackers come in a clear package. Check for a Best-By Date of 09/29/25.
Firehook of Virginia began the recall on May 30.
The FDA publicly announced the information on June 4.
There have been no confirmed illnesses linked to the product so far.
