The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0466-2016·Announced 2016-01-13

Kroger Bakery Fresh Goodness Chocolate Brownie Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

The Kroger Co is recalling Bakery Fresh Goodness Chocolate Brownies because a consumer reported undeclared walnuts in 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 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: "The firm was notified by a consumer of undeclared walnuts in the product."

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is recalling Bakery Fresh Goodness Chocolate Brownies, 16 oz containers, due to undeclared walnuts. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by a consumer of the presence of undeclared walnuts in the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot 15307 and a 'Sel By' date of 02 Aug 2016. The product was distributed to the following states: AL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, WV & WY.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific lot and UPC listed in the recall notice. Individuals with a walnut allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
BAKERY FRESH GOODNESS Chocolate Brownie NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453 g CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY. MAY CONTAIN: ALMONDS, PECANS, WALNUTS, CASHEWS, COCONUT. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 09172 7
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co

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 15307 Sel By 02 Aug 2016

Distribution

Similar recalls