They were distributed to a hard-working crew—but some may encounter a health issue upon consuming, say officials.
Almost 490,000 Pounds of Breakfast Food Have Been Recalled
Published on Apr. 02, 2025
We all know breakfast is the most important meal, and sometimes a convenient option like a premade breakfast sandwich is the difference between being fueled for the day or going hungry.
But for the 33 million Americans who have food allergies, checking those on-the-go ingredient labels can prevent allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis, according to the nonprofit Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). A new recall focused on two types of breakfast items means some individuals may have been exposed to one of the most common food allergens in the U.S.
On Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of approximately 489,887 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage and bacon breakfast sandwich products from Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC.
The FSIS says the recall is due to “Misbranding and an undeclared allergen” of sesame. The problem was first discovered “when the producing establishment notified FSIS that the French toast component of their breakfast sandwiches contained sesame flour,” despite sesame flour not being listed on the breakfast sandwiches’ ingredient labels.
A brief web search suggests Hearthside, described as “a leading food contract manufacturer,” was rebranded to the name Maker’s Pride just last month, according to Business Wire.
The recalled products were produced between April 1, 2023 and March 25, 2025, with 12-month shelf lives. Additional details included:
LETTIERI’S FOOD TO GO Sausage, Egg & Cheese FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST SANDWICH
- 8.35 ounce (oz) individually film wrapped sandwiches
- Lot codes beginning with the numbers 23, 24 and 25 up to 2508451
LETTIERI’S FOOD TO GO Bacon, Egg & Cheese FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST SANDWICH
- 7.3 ounce (oz) individually film wrapped sandwiches
- Lot codes beginning with the numbers 23, 24 and 25 up to 2508451
Additionally, the products “bear establishment number ‘EST. V4907’ inside the USDA mark of inspection.”
The FSIS also included product label images in their announcement. The labels show the products can be kept frozen or in the refrigerator.
It appears as though the breakfast sandwiches weren’t available for purchase in grocery stores or other retail locations, as the report says the breakfast sandwiches were sent to Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) locations nationwide. However, the FSIS is “concerned that some products may be in consumers’ or AAFES freezers or refrigerators.”
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sesame was added on January 1, 2023 to a list of eight other food allergens declared by federal law, which means it must be listed on “packaged foods.” Though the FSIS says no confirmed adverse reactions have been reported in connection with eating the sandwiches, you should reach out to a healthcare professional if you have concerns or think you may be ill.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products should not eat them and is encouraged to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
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