The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1356-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Back Roads Granola Recalled for Potential Aluminum Contamination

Back Roads Food Company is recalling Maple 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, which indicates a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is the presence of foreign material (aluminum) in food, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

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

The affected products are identified by the following best-by dates: 01/11/20 through 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 products should check their pantry for the listed best-by dates and lot numbers. If they have the affected items, they should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Back Roads Granola: Maple 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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