The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0431-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Ian's Gluten Free Panko Breadcrumbs Recalled for Potential Beetle Exposure

Elevation Brands is recalling Ian's Gluten Free Original Panko Breadcrumbs because raw materials may have been exposed to beetles, though no insects were found in finished products.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a potential exposure to beetles, but no insects were found in the finished product, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Elevation Brands, LLC is recalling Ian's Gluten Free Original Panko Breadcrumbs (UPC# 7-49512-77550-0) due to potential exposure to beetles from a raw material supplier. The recall affects Lot # 14SEP18 and 11SEP18. A total of 1,275 cases were distributed wholesale in Maine, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Washington, and Colorado.

The recall was initiated because the raw materials used in the product may have been exposed to beetles. The source text explicitly states that there were no actual findings of insects in any finished product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and UPC listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ian's Gluten Free Original Panko Breadcrumbs, UPC# 7-49512-77550-0
Manufacturer
Elevation Brands, LLC
Category
Food — Breadcrumbs
Hazard
Affected units
1,275

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 # 14SEP18 and 11SEP18

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Elevation Brands, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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