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Dessert Holdings LLC recalled its Target brand Favorite Day™ Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake 6oz/2ct on Wednesday (March 19) due to the undeclared presence of a common allergen.
According to the United States Food & Drug Administration, the recalled product, distributed to Target stores across five states (including those in Texas), contains "undeclared pecans" which poses the risk of a "serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" to individuals allergic to the ingredient not listed on the product labels.
Consumers should avoid Target brand Favorite Day™ Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake 6oz/2ct products with Lot code 25028A1 000039133 and UPC 0 85239 09690 1.
There have been no allergic reactions reported as a result of consuming the mislabeled product. Officials are urging consumers who have already purchased the recalled product to throw it out or contact Target Guest Relations (via phone number 800-444-0680) for return information.
The company assured that the "issue has been corrected and no other manufacturing dates or lots are impacted."
Concerned individuals who purchased the recalled Target brand Favorite Day™ Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake 6oz/2ct can contact "Dessert Holdings Monday- Friday 8am-5pm MT at (720) 766-9060 or marketing@dessertholdings.com."
For additional information on the recalled products and to see photos of the label, check out the official recall on fda.gov.