The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1722-2012·Announced 2012-07-11

Crispy Almond Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Deep Foods Inc is recalling Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies because they may contain undeclared milk. Consumers with milk allergies should not eat the product.

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: "Products may contain undeclared milk."

Plain-English summary

Deep Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz. The product is a biscuit manufactured by TWI Foods Inc in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The recall is being issued because the cookies may contain undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product is identified by UPC 6 27265 005221 6. All codes are affected, and the best before date is March 29, 2013. The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume the product. Individuals should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase if found.

The recalled product

Product
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 7 oz., Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L5S 1S3
Manufacturer
Deep Foods Inc

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 (4)

  • UPC 6 27265 005221 6
  • All codes
  • best before March 29
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Deep Foods Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →

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