Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (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.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "General Mills is recalling 2 production runs of Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola due to undeclared nut allergen, almond."

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
Category: Food — Granola / Cereal
Hazard: allergen-almond
mis-labeling
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.

Same manufacturer · General Mills, Inc

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