The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1586-2013·Announced 2013-07-10

Butterfly Bakery Harvest Berry Muffins Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

Butterfly Bakery Inc. is recalling Harvest Berry Muffins because they may contain undeclared walnuts, a major food allergen.

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: "Whole grain harvest berry muffins may contain undeclared walnuts."

Plain-English summary

Butterfly Bakery Inc. is recalling 42 cases of Butterfly Bakery Harvest Berry Muffins. The product is packaged in a plastic clam shell containing four muffins, with a net weight of 14.5 OZ (410 g). The specific product is identified by UPC 6 43482 60014 8.

The recall was initiated because the whole grain harvest berry muffins may contain undeclared walnuts. Walnuts are a major food allergen that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

The affected product was distributed in New York (NY). Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and packaging described. If you have this product, do not consume it. Contact Butterfly Bakery Inc. at 973.815.1501 for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Butterfly Bakery Harvest Berry Muffins (four muffins per package) Net. Wt. 14.5 OZ (410 g) UPC 6 43482 60014 8 Manufactured by: Butterfly Bakery Inc.200 Clifton Boulevard, Clifton, NJ 07013 T: 973.815.1501 Packaged in a plastic clam shell.
Affected units
42

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)

  • UPC 6 43482 60014 8

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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