Caito Foods, LLC Recalls Chicken Salad Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
USDA recalls 242 pounds of chicken salad products from Caito Foods due to undeclared tree nuts (walnuts) on labels. Consumers urged to stop using these products immediately.
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misbranding and an undeclared allergen
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What happened, in plain English
Caito Foods is recalling approximately 242 pounds of chicken salad products because they contain tree nuts (walnuts) that were not declared on the product labels. This poses a risk for people with nut allergies who might consume these products without knowing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275866-caito-foods-recalls-chicken-salad-products-undeclared-tree-nuts-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275866-caito-foods-recalls-chicken-salad-products-undeclared-tree-nuts-allergen · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #075-2018
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“Caito Foods Recalls Chicken Salad Products: Undeclared Tree Nuts Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275866-caito-foods-recalls-chicken-salad-products-undeclared-tree-nuts-allergen. Based on USDA FSIS recall #075-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/caito-foods-llc-recalls-chicken-salad-products-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).
Why it’s dangerous
The chicken salad products contain walnuts, a known allergen, which were not listed on the product labels. This means consumers with nut allergies could unknowingly eat these products and experience allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
People who purchased these chicken salad products in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio are affected. Those with nut allergies are at the highest risk of adverse reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 15-oz. plastic clamshell packages labeled 'Derby City Chicken Salad WITHOUT Walnuts' with lot code GHMW 243 03 and sell by date 09/04/18. Products with establishment number P-39985 inside the USDA inspection mark are also affected.
- Brand
Caito Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Discard or return the recalled chicken salad products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this product?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consumption of these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for 15-oz. plastic clamshell packages labeled 'Derby City Chicken Salad WITHOUT Walnuts' with lot code GHMW 243 03 and sell by date 09/04/18.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Caito Foods at (888) 449-9386 or the FSIS at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Contact Caito Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Caito Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 075-2018 — Caito Foods Caito Foods Hello, I own a Caito Foods that is covered by recall 075-2018 from Caito Foods. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #075-2018 (September 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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