Karmactive Staff
A massive recall of breakfast sandwiches has been issued due to a potentially dangerous allergen not listed on the product labels. Hearthside Food Solutions of Salt Lake City, Utah is recalling approximately 489,887 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage and bacon breakfast sandwiches because they contain sesame, which isn’t declared on the packaging.
The recall affects frozen Lettieri’s Food To Go breakfast sandwiches produced between April 1, 2023, and March 25, 2025, with a 12-month shelf life. These products were shipped to Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) locations nationwide, potentially putting military personnel and their families at risk.
Two specific products are involved:
- 8.35-oz individually wrapped “Lettieri’s Food To Go Sausage, Egg & Cheese French Toast Breakfast Sandwich”
- 7.3-oz individually wrapped “Lettieri’s Food To Go Bacon, Egg & Cheese French Toast Breakfast Sandwich”
Both products have lot codes beginning with the numbers 23, 24, and 25 up to 2508451, and bear establishment number “EST. V4907” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on April 2, 2025, after Hearthside Food Solutions discovered that the French toast component of their breakfast sandwiches contained sesame flour not included in the ingredient list.
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Sesame allergies can cause reactions ranging from mild symptoms like hives and itching to severe, potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis requiring immediate medical attention.
“No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products have been received,” said the FSIS, but the agency remains concerned that some products may still be in consumers’ or AAFES freezers.
Roger Harris, Chief Legal Officer for Hearthside Food Solutions, can be reached at 630-967-3600 for questions about the recall.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Those with food safety questions can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov.
This recall highlights the critical importance of accurate allergen labeling in the food industry. Food manufacturers must ensure all ingredients are properly declared to protect consumers with food allergies who rely on complete and accurate product labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two Lettieri’s Food To Go breakfast sandwich products are affected:
- 8.35-oz individually wrapped “Sausage, Egg & Cheese French Toast Breakfast Sandwich”
- 7.3-oz individually wrapped “Bacon, Egg & Cheese French Toast Breakfast Sandwich”
Both have lot codes beginning with 23, 24, and 25 up to 2508451 and display establishment number “EST. V4907” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
These breakfast sandwiches are being recalled because they contain sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. Specifically, the French toast component contains sesame flour that wasn’t included in the ingredient list.
The recalled breakfast sandwiches were shipped to Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) locations nationwide. These are retail stores that serve military personnel and their families.
If you have purchased these products, do not consume them. Either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. This is especially important if you have a sesame allergy.
Symptoms of a sesame allergy can range from mild to severe and may include:
- Hives or skin rashes
- Itching
- Swelling of the face, lips, or throat
- Digestive issues (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
- Difficulty breathing
- In severe cases, anaphylaxis – a potentially life-threatening reaction requiring immediate medical attention
For questions about the recall, you can contact:
- Roger Harris, Chief Legal Officer, Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC, at 630-967-3600
- For general food safety questions: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov
