The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1358-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Back Roads Granola Recalled for Potential Aluminum Contamination

Back Roads Food Company is recalling specific lots of Nut Free 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, and the hazard involves potential foreign material (aluminum) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Back Roads Food Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Back Roads Granola: Nut Free. The recall is being issued because the product 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 was sold in 10 oz, 12 oz, 2.45 lb, 3 lb, and 28 lb packages. The distribution was nationwide.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific best-by dates and package sizes. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Back Roads Granola: Nut 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →

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