Back Roads Gluten-Free Granola Recalled for Aluminum Contamination
Back Roads Food Company is recalling specific lots of Gluten-Free Granola because the products 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 physical contamination (aluminum pieces) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Back Roads Food Company is recalling specific lots of its Gluten-Free Granola product. The recall is being conducted because the granola may contain pieces of aluminum.
The affected products are identified by best-by dates ranging from 01/11/20 to 02/02/20. The granola is available in 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45 lb, 3 lb, and 28 lb packages. The specific lot/unit numbers are 011120-020220. The products were distributed nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of Back Roads Gluten-Free Granola should stop using the product and check for the presence of aluminum pieces. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures.
The recalled product
- Product
- Back Roads Granola: Gluten Free 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.
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