The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1265-2013·Announced 2013-04-03

Kettle Foods Recalls Trail Mix Due to Sulfur Dioxide

Kettle Foods is recalling Natural Chocolate Lovers Trail Mix because it was made with dried pineapple containing sulfur dioxide instead of untreated pineapple.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria for minor labeling or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Kettle Foods, Inc. is recalling Item #1815, Kettle brand Natural Chocolate Lovers Trail Mix. The product is identified by UPC 8411401910 and labels that read in part "8411401910 Honey Roast Harvest Mix Net Weight 24 Lbs. ***". The recall covers 2,731 cases with codes ranging from 03JUL12 through 15JUN13.

The recall was initiated because dried pineapple containing sulfur dioxide was accidentally used to manufacture the trail mix. The product formula specifically calls for untreated dried pineapple. This is a Class III recall, indicating that the agency has determined that the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The product was distributed to 7 US consignees and 4 Canadian consignees. Consumers who have this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and label description. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Item #1815, Kettle brand Natural Chocolate Lovers Trail Mix UPC 8411401910 Label reads in part "8411401910 Honey Roast Harvest Mix Net Weight 24 Lbs. ***"
Manufacturer
Kettle Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Snacks / Trail Mix
Hazard
Affected units
2,731

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)

  • 03JUL12 through 15JUN13

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Kettle Foods, 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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