Corn puff snacks are being recalled because they contain milk that is not declared as an allergen on the packaging.
Sold under the Shirakiku brand, the recalled snacks were made by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, California, and distributed to 38 U.S. states and Mexico.
The curry-flavored Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack were sold in retail stores, restaurants and online in orange 2.46oz bags, like a chips packet.
They had the product code "07441078512" located on the back right side of the product package. All lot codes and best-by dates are affected by the recall.
Newsweek has approached Wismettac for comment via email outside of normal business hours.
The last bag of this product was distributed on January 10, 2025. The voluntary recall was announced by Wismettac on January 17, after it was discovered that the snacks contained undeclared milk.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall on January 20, warning: "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume those products."
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue, as of the FDA announcement.
Cow's milk allergies are common among children and babies but can persist into adulthood; adults with milk allergies often have more severe reactions.
An allergic reaction occurs when an individual's immune system reacts to proteins in a food—casein and whey, in the case of milk.
This can cause mild or moderate symptoms, such as an itchy tongue and mouth, a red itchy rash, a runny nose, sneezing, swelling of the lips or face, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Some people may have an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency, and may include symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, wheezing, difficulty breathing, dizziness and loss of consciousness.
In the event of anaphylaxis, adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, should be administered, such as with an EpiPen, and 911 should be called.
This is one of many recent recalls. Superstore Meijer currently has 10 major recalls of its products ongoing, including eye drops that may be contaminated with fungus, cucumber that may be contaminated with salmonella, tortilla strips with undeclared allergens and waffles with potential listeria contamination.
Meanwhile, organic whole milk has been recalled because it might spoil during the product's shelf life and sriracha chili sauce that was given a "Class II" risk level due to the potential presence of spoilage organisms.
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