The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0287-2016·Announced 2015-12-02

Meijer Caramel Corn Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Meijer Distribution is recalling Caramel Corn because the label lists butter but fails to declare the presence of milk, a major 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 (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling 66,600 cases of Meijer Caramel Corn, packed in 10 oz. bags (283 g), 12 bags per case. The recall was initiated because the product labeling declared butter as an ingredient but did not specify that the allergen milk is present in the product.

The affected product was distributed domestically in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. The recall covers products with code dates ranging from August 23, 2015, to March 28, 2016.

Consumers with this product should check the code date on the package. If the product matches the recalled dates, they should not consume it and should contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Caramel Corn, packed in 10 oz. bags, ( 283 g), 12 bags per case
Affected units
66,600

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Meijer Distribution, Inc

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