The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0720-2023·Announced 2023-04-19

Meal Kits Recalled Due to Potential Metal Shavings in Animal Crackers

E S Foods is recalling meal kits nationwide due to potential bronze metal shavings in animal crackers. The recall affects approximately 1,044,918 units.

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: FDA Class II metal contamination with no reported illnesses or injuries. Metal shavings present a choking hazard and risk of injury, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

E S Foods is recalling the 61520 Cheese Stick with 2 Grains and 1 Cup Fruit MB meal kit nationwide. The recall was initiated because the animal crackers included in the meal kits may contain metal shavings (bronze).

The presence of metal shavings poses a potential risk of injury, including choking hazard. No illnesses or injuries have been reported as of the recall announcement.

The affected meal kits have lot codes 11/05/23 3079 B1 and 11/05/23 3079 B2 with a best-used-by date of 11/05/23. The recall affects approximately 1,044,918 units distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased these meal kits should not consume the animal crackers. Contact E S Foods or the point of purchase for instructions on returning the product or obtaining a refund.

The recalled product

Product
61520 Cheese Stick with 2 Grains and 1 Cup Fruit MB
Manufacturer
E S Foods
Category
Food — Meal Kit / Prepared Foods
Hazard
  • metal-shavings
  • choking

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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