The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1355-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Back Roads Granola Recalled for Potential Aluminum Contamination

Back Roads Food Company is recalling specific lots of Coconut Ginger Granola 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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is the presence of foreign material (aluminum) without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Back Roads Food Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Back Roads Granola in the Coconut Ginger variety. 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 distribution pattern is listed as nationwide.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and lot numbers. If they have the affected granola, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Back Roads Granola: Coconut Ginger 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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