Hamburger Buns Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen in Michigan
Knickerbocker Homestyle hamburger buns are recalled due to undeclared milk, posing risk to consumers with dairy allergies. The voluntary recall affects 668 retail units distributed to stores and restaurants in southeastern Michigan.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. The undeclared milk allergen poses a known risk to consumers with dairy allergies, warranting the Critical severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Knickerbocker 365 Inc. is recalling Knickerbocker Homestyle hamburger buns (16-ounce packages containing 8 buns, UPC 6 11625 10020 6) because the product contains undeclared milk. The buns were distributed to retail stores, restaurants, and foodservice locations in southeastern Michigan.
The undeclared milk poses a potential health risk to consumers with milk allergies or dairy sensitivity. Approximately 668 retail units were affected, identifiable by production codes I31C, J01C, J02C, J06C, J07C, J08C, J09C, or J11C.
Consumers who have a milk allergy and may have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the store where it was purchased or discard it. Retailers and restaurants that received affected units should check their inventory and remove products matching the affected production codes.
The recall was initiated by the manufacturer as a voluntary action on September 12, 2023, and was classified as FDA Class I.
The recalled product
- Product
- Knickerbocker Homestyle hamburger buns, 16oz, 8 count in clear plastic bag, UPC 6 11625 10020 6
- Manufacturer
- Knickerbocker 365 Inc.
- Category
- Food — Bread Products
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 668
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 (7)
- I31C
- J01C
- J02C
- J06C
- J07C
- J08C
- J09C and J11C
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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