The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0727-2023·Announced 2023-04-19

Animal Crackers in Meal Kits Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

E S Foods is recalling 1,044,918 meal kits containing animal crackers distributed nationwide due to potential bronze metal shaving contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

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 recall involving a risk-of-harm product where metal contamination could cause choking or injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, keeping the hazard theoretical rather than realized, placing this at High severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

E S Foods is recalling 1,044,918 meal kits containing animal crackers that are distributed nationwide. The recalled products may contain bronze metal shavings that pose a potential choking hazard or risk of injury if ingested.

The affected meal kits carry production codes 61247 Pop-Tart Fudge BB with 'Use By' dates of October 2, 2023, and December 6, 2023. Consumers who have purchased these meal kits should check the production codes and use-by dates on their packages.

Consumers should discard the affected meal kits and not consume the animal crackers. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
61247 Pop-Tart Fudge BB
Manufacturer
E S Foods
Category
Food — Meal Kits
Hazard
  • metal-shavings
  • choking-hazard

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 (3)

  • 61247 Pop-Tart Fudge BB 3275 MIL 3045 T4 1 Use By: October 2
  • 2023 61247 Pop-Tart Fudge BB 3340 MIL 3045 T4 1 Use By: December 6
  • 2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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