BLT sandwich recalled after the mayo nearly caused a serious health problem

A supermarket chain recalled its pre-made BLT sandwiches after a consumer needed a life-saving EpiPen injection.

The problem with Weis Supermarkets’ bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches is the egg in the mayonnaise. A change in labeling caused this omission in the ingredient listing, something rarely read by most consumers but read with religious fervor by those with food allergies.

The FDA recall notice says why those with food allergies read so carefully: “People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. One customer reported an egg allergy reaction after eating the recalled BLT sandwich. The customer received an EpiPen injection.”

EpiPens get whipped out for severe food allergy reactions.

All 204 Weis Supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and West Virginia have yanked the sandwich from their shelves. If you have the sandwiches, you can toss them or return them for refund. Anyone with more questions can call Weis at 866-999-9347.

This story was originally published October 19, 2017 at 10:08 AM with the headline "BLT sandwich recalled after the mayo nearly caused a serious health problem."