The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0872-2024·Announced 2024-02-21

Woodstock 5 Grain Cereal recalled for undisclosed wheat allergen

Woodstock 5 Grain Cereal is recalled because triticale, a product ingredient, is not identified as wheat on the label. This creates a risk for people with wheat allergies.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (wheat). No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the High category per the rubric criterion for allergen mislabeling without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Woodstock 5 Grain Cereal (18.5 oz canisters, UPC 0 42563-01772 9) distributed by Woodstock is being recalled. The ingredient triticale is not identified as wheat on the label.

This creates a risk for consumers with wheat allergies who depend on label disclosures to identify products containing wheat. Consumers with wheat allergies may unknowingly consume this product if they avoid wheat-containing items based on ingredient lists.

The recall affects approximately 73,872 canisters distributed nationwide. Affected products bear Best By Dates of MAR0625, SEP1224, JUL1624, and JUN2624. The product was packaged in a facility that also processes wheat.

Consumers with wheat allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it. Check the Best By Date on your package. If the date matches those listed, discard the product or return it to the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Woodstock 5 Grain Cereal. Oats, Rye, Triticale, Barley, Golden Flax. Net Wt. 18.5 oz (1 lb 2.5 oz) 524g. UPC 0 42563-01772 9. Distributed by Woodstock, 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908. Packaged in a plant that also processes wheat.
Manufacturer
UNFI General Corporate
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • mis-labeling

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: MAR0625
  • SEP1224
  • JUL1624
  • JUN2624

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.