The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1014-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet Recalled for Missing Milk and Soy Allergen Labels

Avalanche Distributing is recalling Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet because the packaging fails to declare milk and soy in the 'Contains' statement, despite listing these ingredients.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for common allergens (milk and soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Avalanche Distributing, LLC is recalling Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, a crispy rice cereal with a peanut butter base, semisweet chocolate, and butterscotch. The product is individually wrapped and sold in boxes of 12. The recall was initiated because the 'Contains' statement on the label does not declare Milk and Soy, even though Whey, Milk, and Soy Lecithin are listed in the Ingredients statement.

Approximately 143 boxes of the product were distributed in Oregon and Washington. The product does not have a lot number or expiration date on the package. The UPC for the product is 814524611556.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for boxes matching this description. Individuals with milk or soy allergies should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify a specific action for consumers to take, such as returning the product or contacting the manufacturer, beyond the fact that it is being recalled.

The recalled product

Product
Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisweet chocolate and butterscotch melted on top. Individually wrapped, sold in boxes of 12. Net Wt. 3.2 oz (91g). UPC 814524611556. The product label is read in parts: "***VALANGA GOURMET Sco

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)

  • No Lot number or Expiration Date on package

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · Avalanche Distributing, LLC

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