The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0037-2018·Announced 2017-11-01

General Mills Recalls Cascadian Farm Granola for Undeclared Almond Allergen

General Mills is recalling specific lots of Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola because they contain undeclared almonds, a major food allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (almond), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Mills, Inc. is recalling 40,663 cases of Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola, Net Wt 15.6 oz (442g). The product is identified by UPC 21908-74329 and has "Better if Used by" dates of 20MAR2018 and 21MAR2018. The recall covers two production runs distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the granola contains an undeclared nut allergen, specifically almonds. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with nut allergies who may not be aware of the ingredient's presence in the product.

Consumers with nut allergies should avoid consuming the product. Those who have purchased the affected granola should check their pantry for the specific UPC and expiration dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola, Net Wt 15.6 oz (442g). UPC 21908-74329
Manufacturer
General Mills, Inc
Affected units
40,663

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Better if Used by: 20MAR2018
  • and 21MAR2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.