The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0910-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Lotte Kancho Choco-Biscuit Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Lotte International America Corp. is recalling Lotte Kancho Choco-Biscuit products because peanut allergen was found during product sampling and testing.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Lotte International America Corp. is recalling Lotte Kancho Choco-Biscuit products due to the presence of peanut allergen. The firm was notified by a customer that peanut allergen was found in the product during product sampling and testing.

The recalled products include Lotte Kancho (42 g), Lotte Kancho Cup (95 g cup), and Lotte Kancho Multi (168 g). The products were distributed nationwide and in Canada. The total quantity recalled is 4,657 cases.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if found. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Lotte Kancho Choco-Biscuit; Sold as Lotte Kancho - 42 g -1.48 oz. UPC CODE: 8801062 144815; Lotte Kancho Cup - 95 g cup - UPC CODE: 8801062 516858; Lotte Kancho Multi - 168 g - UPC CODE: 8801062 144815. Master carton UPC: 1 8801062 133090 Ingredients: Wheat Flour…
Affected units
4,657

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)

  • All codes Product ID #: 10142080

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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