The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1351-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Back Roads Granola Recalled for Potential Aluminum Contamination

Back Roads Food Company is recalling Dark Chocolate Pecan Granola because it may contain pieces of aluminum.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential foreign material (aluminum) contamination without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Back Roads Food Company is recalling specific lots of Back Roads Granola: Dark Chocolate Pecan. The recall is being issued because the products may contain pieces of aluminum.

The affected products are available in 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45 lb, 3 lb, and 28 lb packages. The best-by dates for the recalled items range from 01/11/20 to 02/02/20. The products were distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their best-by dates and lot numbers against the recall information. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Back Roads Granola: Dark Chocolate Pecan Best by date: 01/11/20-02/2/20 In 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45lb, 3 lb, and 28lb
Manufacturer
Back Roads Food Company
Category
Food — Granola
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 (9)

  • Lot/Unit Numbers: 011120-020220 UPC Codes: 5705300408
  • 5705300432
  • 5705300442
  • 5705300438
  • 5705300424
  • 5705300435
  • 5705300406
  • 5705300405
  • 5705300444

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Back Roads Food Company 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →

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