The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0942-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

Interbake Foods Recalls Girl Scout Peanut Butter Sandwiches Due to Aflatoxin

Interbake Foods is recalling Girl Scout Peanut Butter Sandwiches because a single lot of peanut butter used contained elevated aflatoxin levels.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric for significant health risks like aflatoxin contamination.

Plain-English summary

Interbake Foods LLC is recalling 9,537 cases of Girl Scout Peanut Butter Sandwiches (NET WT 8 OZ / 227 g). The product is identified by UPC 0 20200 07007 8 and specific lot codes 07GF23X8, 07GF24Z8, and 07GF24Y8.

The recall was initiated because a single lot of peanut butter used in the manufacturing process contained elevated levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by certain molds that can be harmful to human health.

The affected product was distributed in the United States (Iowa, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin) and Canada. Consumers who have these specific lot codes in their possession should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Girl Scout Peanut Butter Sandwich, NET WT 8 0Z (227 g). UPC 0 20200 07007 8, ABC Bakers/Interbake Foods LLC, Richmond, VA 23233.
Manufacturer
Interbake Foods
Hazard
Affected units
9,537

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)

  • 07GF23X8 07GF24Z8 07GF24Y8

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Interbake Foods 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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