The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0766-2021·Announced 2021-07-07

Wegmans Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese recalled for undeclared wheat allergen

Wegmans is recalling Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese because the label does not declare wheat from ale wash used in production. Consumers with wheat allergies or sensitivities are at risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (wheat), which is a common allergen of significant concern. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, so the hazard remains theoretical rather than confirmed. This fits the "High" severity criterion for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese that was cut and repacked in plastic cheese wrap and sold by the pound. The cheese label fails to declare the presence of wheat from ale wash, a processing ingredient.

The recall affects approximately 1,299 pounds of product that was packed on April 23, 2021, or later. The affected cheese was distributed in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Consumers who have a wheat allergy or sensitivity and purchased this product are urged not to consume it. Those with questions about whether their purchase is affected should contact Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Somerdale Red Dragon Cheddar Cheese, cut and repacked in plastic cheese wrap by Wegmans and sold by the pound.
Manufacturer
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • allergen-mislabeling

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • All product packed on April 23
  • 2021
  • or later

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.