The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0864-2013·Announced 2013-01-16

Udi's Gluten Free Granola Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

Udi's Healthy Foods is recalling specific lots of gluten-free granola because the product may contain undeclared almonds, posing a risk to individuals with allergies.

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: "Product may contain undeclared almonds."

Plain-English summary

Udi's Healthy Foods is voluntarily recalling 3,510 twelve-ounce bags of Udi's gluten free au naturel granola. The recall is due to the possibility that the product contains undeclared almonds. The affected product is identified by UPC 6-98997-80615-8 and a best-by date of 041913.

The recalled granola was distributed to direct accounts in Washington, California, and Colorado, with further subaccount distribution to Nevada, Utah, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if they have a known allergy to almonds.

Individuals with a known allergy to almonds who have consumed this product should seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of an allergic reaction. Consumers may contact Udi's Healthy Foods for more information regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Udi's gluten free au naturel granola in 12 ounce clear plastic bag, UPC 6-98997-80615-8, best by 041913 12265 1.

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)

  • UPC 6-98997-80615-8 Best by 041913 122565 1

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

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