The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1522-2018·Announced 2018-05-30

Michael's Bakery Gluten Free Chunky Chocolate Product Recalled for Undeclared Pecans

Michael's Bakery Products is recalling 15 cases of Gluten Free Chunky Chocolate Product because the items contain pecans that are not declared on the label.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The product contains pecans which are not declared on the product labeling."

Plain-English summary

Michael's Bakery Products, LLC is recalling 15 cases of Gluten Free Chunky Chocolate Product, 20051, Size: 2.0 oz, Case Pack: 168, Net Wt: 21 LBS, UPC 1009606720051. The recall is due to the presence of pecans, which are not declared on the product labeling.

The affected product is identified by Lot 17356. The product was sold to one distributor in Illinois and was further distributed to food service establishments.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and UPC. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Gluten Free Chunky Chocolate Product, 20051, Size: 2.0 oz, Case Pack: 168, Net Wt: 21 LBS, UPC 1009606720051
Affected units
15

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)

  • Lot 17356

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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