The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1353-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Back Roads Granola Recalled for Potential Aluminum Contamination

Back Roads Food Company is recalling Original Granola nationwide because the product 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 precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Back Roads Food Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Back Roads Granola: Original. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain pieces of aluminum.

The affected product is 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 lot/unit numbers are 011120-020220. The distribution was nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Back Roads Granola: Original 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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