Sebastiano's Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups Hazelnut 25.4 fl oz (750 ml)

Frutarom USA INC. recalled Sebastiano's Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups Hazelnut 25.4 fl oz (750 ml) in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Nov 28, 2018.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Hazelnuts are not declared in the ingredient statement or in a contains statement." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Distributed to one firm in MA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in West Chester, OH. The recall covers 17,274 bottles of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 19, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.