If your usual Market of Choice run includes a Vegan Kale Caesar salad, it is time to double-check the label.
The Oregon grocer has recalled its 9.5‑ounce Vegan Kale Caesar salad after discovering the product contains sesame that is not declared on the label. The affected salads come in clear plastic clamshell containers and carry UPC 0 2100126 01099 3, with expiration dates from April 20 through May 8. The chain says the recalled units were sold at Market of Choice locations in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Hillsboro, Medford, Portland and West Linn between April 16 and May 4.
Company notice and refund offer
Market of Choice is treating the move as a voluntary recall and is urging customers with sesame allergies not to eat the salad. According to Business Wire, the store issued the recall notice on May 5 and is offering full refunds to customers who return the affected packages.
Which packages to check
The recall applies specifically to the 9.5‑ounce Vegan Kale Caesar salad with UPC 0 2100126 01099 3 and best‑by or expiration dates between April 20 and May 8. As reported by OregonLive, the salads were sold between April 16 and May 4 at Market of Choice stores around Oregon, and shoppers can bring them back to any Market of Choice location for a refund.
Why sesame matters
Sesame is now classified as a major food allergen, and for people who are allergic, ingesting it can trigger severe and potentially life‑threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service notes that undeclared allergens remain one of the leading causes of food recalls and advises anyone who experiences an allergic reaction to seek immediate medical care.
What to do if you bought one
Shoppers who picked up the Vegan Kale Caesar should confirm the UPC and date on the package and avoid eating the salad if they have a sesame allergy. OregonLive lists contact information for customers with questions, including the email address [email protected] and a Food Safety & Quality Assurance line at 503‑501‑6746. The company is accepting returns of the affected salad for a full refund.
Context and past recalls
Market of Choice has previously pulled in‑house products after labeling or formulation issues led to undeclared allergens. In 2019, the grocer recalled pâté items that contained undeclared milk and soy, as reported by Food Safety News, highlighting that prepared foods made in‑store are a frequent source of allergen‑related recalls.
Where this leaves shoppers
The company has not reported any illnesses linked to the Vegan Kale Caesar salad at the time of the recall notice. Customers who are worried about potential exposure are encouraged to use the contact information provided in the recall details and to consult a medical professional if they notice any symptoms after eating the product. For precise information on dates, UPCs and store locations affected, see the company’s recall notice and local reporting.
