The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1361-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

Earth Balance Vegan Mac and Cheese Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Boulder Brands is recalling Earth Balance Vegan Mac and Cheese products due to undeclared milk, a major allergen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score (5) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Boulder Brands, LLC is recalling Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar flavored Mac and Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar flavored Mac and Cheese. The recall is being conducted because the products contain undeclared milk, which is a major allergen. The affected products are sold in 6oz packages, with 12 packages per distributed case, and are stored at ambient temperatures.

The recall covers 17,691 cases of the product. Distribution was nationwide, with no foreign, government, military, or VA consignees. All products within the expiration date are affected. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming these products.

The recalled product

Product
Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar flavored Mac and Cheese, 6oz package, Cardboard box/carton, 12 packages per distributed case, Ambient storage.
Affected units
17,691

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 (1)

  • All products within expiration.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Boulder Brands, LLC 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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