The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1394-2012·Announced 2012-06-20

Better Batter Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Raymond Hadley Corporation is recalling Better Batter Yellow Cake Mix because it contains undeclared milk, a known allergen.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Raymond Hadley Corporation is recalling 2,387 retail packages of Better Batter brand Yellow Cake Mix, a gluten-free baking mix. The product is packaged in a chip board box and has a UPC of 8 96439 00210 0. The affected packages have Best Before Dates of 26 January 2013, 28 February 2013, 01 March 2013, and 29 March 2013.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to contain undeclared milk, a known allergen, originating from a sub-ingredient in the powdered sunflower oil. The product was initially distributed to Canada with subsequent distribution throughout the US and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific Best Before Dates and UPC listed above. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify further consumer actions such as return instructions or refund details.

The recalled product

Product
better batter brand YELLOW CAKE MIX, A GLUTEN FREE BAKING MIX, 18.25 oz. (517 g), UPC 8 96439 00210 0. The mix is packaged in a chip board box.
Affected units
2,387

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 (4)

  • Best Before Dates of 26 January 2013
  • 28 February 2013
  • 01 March 2013
  • 29 March 2013.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Raymond Hadley Corporation 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 5 products in this recall →