The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0562-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

SSI-GoPicnic Turkey and Cheese Snacks Recalled for Gluten Mislabeling

SSI-GoPicnic LLC is recalling 1,584 cartons of Turkey Slices & Cheddar Cheese snacks labeled gluten-free because they contain wheat gluten.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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 (wheat gluten) on a product labeled gluten-free, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric for common allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

SSI-GoPicnic LLC is recalling 1,584 individual cartons of GoPicnic Turkey Slices & Cheddar Cheese snacks. The product is a 4-pack of individually packed snacks labeled as "GLUTEN FREE" with a best-by date of January 31, 2017, and lot code M 1 6244.

The recall was initiated because the product contains wheat gluten, which contradicts the "gluten free" labeling on the package. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

The affected products were distributed nationwide. Consumers who purchased these specific cartons should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
GoPicnic Turkey Slices & Cheddar Cheese; 4 Individually Packed Snacks; GLUTEN FREE; Best by: 31 JAN 2017
Manufacturer
SSI-GoPicnic LLC
Affected units
1,584

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: M 1 6244 / Best By: 31 JAN 2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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