Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous- packaged in Clear plastic clamshell for 6oz, 14oz and 18oz, and white plastic pail for 10lb. UPC Codes: 036217162613(6oz), 036217162514(14oz), 036217261408(18oz), 036217110317(10lb)

Hans Kissle Company, LLC recalled Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous- packaged in Clear plastic clamshell for 6oz, 14oz and 18oz, and white plastic pail for 10lb. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on May 28, 2017.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Product contains undeclared tree nuts-cashews" 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 "MA, NH, ME, CT, RI." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Haverhill, MA. The recall covers 580 lbs Bulk, 686 lbs retail of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 5, 2017), 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.