The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1644-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix Recalled for Undeclared Red 40

R.L. Schreiber Inc. is recalling 823 units of Batter Mix because the product contains undeclared Red 40 and does not meet quality specifications for color.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and the issue is a minor labeling/quality error regarding undeclared colorant.

Plain-English summary

R.L. Schreiber Inc. is recalling 823 units of R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix, 2.5 lb packaged in white flexible plastic bags. The recall is due to the product containing undeclared Red 40 and failing to meet quality specifications for color.

The affected product was distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington. The product code is CFBATTEB, 1464, and the lot code is 3-066-133872.

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

The recalled product

Product
R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix, 2.5 lb packaged in white flexible plastic bag, 12 bags per case.
Affected units
823

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 (3)

  • Product Code  CFBATTEB
  • 1464
  • Lot Code  3-066-133872

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

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