The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0123-2021·Announced 2020-11-18

B&G Foods Recalls Back to Nature Crackers for Undeclared Peanut

B&G Foods is recalling Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers because the package may contain peanut butter cookies, which are not declared on the label.

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: "B&G Foods initiated a recall of Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers, 6 oz. with a best by date of APR 25 2021, because package may be filled with peanut butter cookies, which contain peanut, which is not…"

Plain-English summary

B&G Foods North America, Inc. has initiated a recall of Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers (NET WT 6 oz / 170g). The affected product carries UPC 8-19898-01015-8 and a best-by date of April 25, 2021. The specific code information for the recalled items is Apr 25 2021 BK310111.

The recall was initiated because the package may be filled with peanut butter cookies instead of the labeled wheat crackers. Peanut butter cookies contain peanuts, an allergen that is not declared on the product's label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The recalled product was distributed domestically. Consumers who purchased the affected crackers should check their best-by dates and code information. If the product matches the details above, it should be returned to the place of purchase or discarded.

The recalled product

Product
Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers, NET WT 6 oz (170g)., UPC: 8-19898-01015-8
Affected units
960

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)

  • Apr 25 2021 BK310111

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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