The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1535-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

Kinnikinnick Gluten-Free Waffles Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

DPI Specialty Foods is recalling Kinnikinnick gluten-free waffles because they may contain undeclared milk, despite labeling indicating the product is dairy-free.

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: "DPI Specialty Foods NW is recalling Kinnikinnick Brand gluten free original homestyle waffles because they have the potential to contain the allergen milk, which is not declared on the label. Package contains a logo which indicates the…"

Plain-English summary

DPI Specialty Foods Northwest Inc. is recalling Kinnikinnick Brand gluten-free original homestyle waffles. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to contain the allergen milk, which is not declared on the label. The package includes a logo indicating that the product is dairy-free.

The affected product is the 210 g/7.4 oz package containing six waffles, identified by UPC 62013300198 and DPI item # 55844. The recall involves 2,220 cases with codes 20131209 and 20131231. The product was distributed in Washington and Oregon.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Original Homestyle Waffles Frozen Contains a logos on the package indicating it is gluten free, dairy free, and nut free. 210 g/7.4oz Qty/pkg - 6. UPC 62013300198 1. DPI item # 55844.
Affected units
2,220

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)

  • 20131209 and 20131231

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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