Recall: Chicken Empanadas and Quesadillas with Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Bon Appetizers LLC recalls ~10,429 lbs of chicken empanadas and quesadillas due to undeclared peanut. Check production dates if you bought for food service.
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misbranding and an undeclared allergen
What happened, in plain English
Bon Appetizers, LLC is recalling approximately 10,429 pounds of chicken products because they contain peanut, an allergen not listed on the label. The issue stems from cumin used in the recipes being contaminated with peanut by a spice supplier. Although no adverse reactions have been reported, individuals with peanut allergies are at risk if they consume these items. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275410-bon-appetizers-llc-recalls-products-due-to-misbranding-and-an.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275410-bon-appetizers-llc-recalls-products-due-to-misbranding-and-an · Updated October 12, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #042-2015
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“Recall: Chicken Empanadas and Quesadillas with Undeclared Peanut Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275410-bon-appetizers-llc-recalls-products-due-to-misbranding-and-an. Based on USDA FSIS recall #042-2015 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bon-appetizers-llc-recalls-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergen).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain undeclared peanut allergens due to contaminated cumin ingredients. For people with peanut allergies, consuming even small amounts of undeclared peanut can trigger severe or life-threatening allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
Food service and institutional customers in Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, and Texas who purchased bulk packages of the affected chicken products. Individuals with peanut allergies are specifically at risk of an allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for bulk packages of Cuisine Innovations Chicken Empanada (production date 8/12/14), Cuisine Innovations Chicken Quesadilla Cornucopia (dates 7/3/14, 10/14/14, 10/15/14), Ridgcrest Chicken Quesadilla Cornucopia (dates 7/16/14, 7/17/14, 11/18/14, 11/19/14, 11/20/14), or Culinary Secrets Chicken Quesadilla Cornucopia (dates 7/1/14, 7/2/14, 7/3/14, 7/24/14, 7/26/14, 11/24/14, 11/25/14, 12/4/14, 12/8/14). Verify the establishment number P-32068 is inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
- Brand
Cuisine Innovations / Ridgcrest- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Affected Products
Do not serve or consume any bulk packages matching the listed brand names and production dates due to the undeclared peanut allergen.
Contact the Manufacturer
Reach out to Bon Appetizers, LLC General Manager Philip Decker at info@cuisinellc.com or (732) 730-9310 for further instructions regarding the recall.
Seek Medical Advice if Needed
If you have consumed these products and are concerned about an allergic reaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone gotten sick from these products?
No reports of adverse reactions have been received by FSIS or the company at this time, but consumers concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #042-2015 (March 12, 2015)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 12, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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