The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0790-2020·Announced 2020-03-04

Paleonola Grain Free Granola Recalled for Unapproved Herbicide Contamination

Paleonola Llc is recalling Paleonola Grain Free Granola in Pina Colada flavor due to potential contamination with the unapproved herbicide haloxyfop.

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 FDA classified this recall as Class III, which typically corresponds to a low to moderate severity score (1 or 2) as it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The presence of an unapproved herbicide warrants a score of 2 rather than 1 due to the potential for chemical exposure, though no specific injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

Paleonola Llc is voluntarily recalling Paleonola Grain Free Granola in the Pina Colada flavor. The product is packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches and is identified by UPC 091037367808. The recall is being conducted because the product is potentially contaminated with haloxyfop, an unapproved herbicide.

The recall involves 7,388 cases of the product. Affected items have Best By dates of 091520, 092220, 100220, and 100920. The product was distributed in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Florida, and Rhode Island.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Paleonola Grain Free Granola; Pina Colada; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 091037367808
Manufacturer
Paleonola Llc
Category
Food — Granola
Hazard
Affected units
7,388

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 (4)

  • Best By dates: 091520
  • 092220
  • 100220
  • 100920

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Paleonola 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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