The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0370-2017·Announced 2016-11-09

VitaTops Apple Crumb Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Vitalicious Acquisition is recalling specific lots of VitaTops Apple Crumb because they contain undeclared milk. Consumers with milk allergies should not eat the product.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Vitalicious Acquisition is recalling specific lots of VitaTops Apple Crumb, a frozen food product. The recall is necessary because the affected lots contain undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The product is packed in clear plastic film and sold frozen in cases of 24 units.

The affected lots are identified by the codes 16 075 C and 16 078 C, which are stamped on the top of the film. A total of 145 cases were distributed nationwide. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should not consume the product, particularly if they have a milk allergy or sensitivity. They should check the packaging for the lot codes listed above and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
VitaTops Apple Crumb, NET WT. 2 oz. (55g), packed in a clear plastic film and sold frozen in cases of 12 units, 24 units, or variety packs. The affected lots were sold in case of 24 units per case.

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)

  • Lots 16 075 C and 16 078 C (stamped on top of film)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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