The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1062-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Midwest Northern Nut Sweet & Salty Snack Mix Recalled for Allergen Cross-Contact

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling Sweet & Salty Snack Mix due to potential allergen cross-contact in the oil used to roast the nuts and seeds.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves allergen cross-contact, which fits the rubric criteria for High severity (allergen mislabeling/cross-contact on common allergens).

Plain-English summary

Midwest Northern Inc. is voluntarily recalling Midwest Northern Nut Sweet & Salty Snack Mix. The recall is being conducted because of potential allergen cross-contact in the oil used to roast the various nuts and seeds products.

The affected product is packaged in two sizes: 16 oz. (454G) with UPC 38043-90035, and 5 lbs. The total quantity involved in the recall is 35,056 lbs. The product was distributed in Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. The affected lot numbers range from 002180 to 061180.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and sizes listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Midwest Northern Nut Sweet & Salty, Snack Mix. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90035. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118
Manufacturer
Midwest Northern Inc
Category
Food — Snack Mix
Hazard

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)

  • Lot Numbers: 002180 - 061180

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 66 recalled by Midwest Northern Inc 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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