The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0087-2018·Announced 2017-11-08

Apple Valley Honey Roasted Crunch Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

First Source, LLC is recalling Apple Valley Honey Roasted Crunch because the product contains undeclared almonds. The recall affects 32 cases distributed in six states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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 (almonds), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

First Source, LLC is recalling 32 cases of Apple Valley Honey Roasted Crunch, 15 lb. poly bag lined brown cardboard cases for bulk. The product is identified by item number 5537606 and UPC 0 23637 02018 0. The specific lot code is BD172621.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared almonds. Almonds are a major food allergen, and their presence without proper labeling poses a risk to consumers with almond allergies.

The affected product was distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and item number listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Apple Valley Honey Roasted Crunch, 15 lb. poly bag lined brown cardboard cases for bulk Item number: 5537606 UPC: 0 23637 02018 0
Manufacturer
First Source, LLC
Affected units
32

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 (1)

  • lot code BD172621

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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