The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1486-2014·Announced 2014-02-19

Kinnikinnick Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Unified Western Grocers is recalling Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Bread Crumbs Panko Style due to undeclared milk, despite labels indicating the product is dairy-free.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Unified Western Grocers Inc is recalling Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Bread Crumbs Panko Style (350g/12.5oz) because the product contains undeclared milk. The product labels feature a logo indicating that the items are dairy-free, which is incorrect for the affected units.

The recall involves 351 cases of the product distributed in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Affected lot codes include 20140111, 2014AL20, and 2014JL23. The recall was expanded on January 23, 2014, to include all products produced prior to late December 2013, specifically those with Best Before dates up to and including 2014AU09, 20140809, and 140809.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and Best Before dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Bread Crumbs Panko Style - gluten free, dairy free, nut free. 350g/12.5oz. UPC 62013360015 3 2
Affected units
351

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 (5)

  • 20140111
  • 2014AL20
  • 2013. The 1/23/14 announcment states Up to and including Best Before 2014AU09
  • 20140809
  • and 140809.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Unified Western Grocers Inc 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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