Amport Foods Recalls Vanilla Almond Granola Due to Metal Fragments
American Importing Co. is voluntarily recalling specific packages of 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a physical hazard like metal fragments, which poses a risk of injury, corresponds to a severity score of 4 (Severe).
Plain-English summary
American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments originating from a defective flour sifter at a third-party vendor.
The affected product is distributed by American Importing Co., Inc., in Minneapolis, MN, and DZA Brands LLC, in Salisbury, NC. The recall covers 16,884 cases (8 per case) and 1,500 bags. Distribution occurred in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should check their pantry for the specific lot codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vanilla almond granola, Net WT 16 oz(454g), UPC 0 71725 71239 4, Distributed by American Importing Co., Inc, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Vanilla Almond Granola, Net Wt 16 oz (454g), UPC 7 25439 20038 7, Distributed by DZA Brands LLC, Salisbury,NC 28147. Hy-Vee Granola Vanilla A
- Manufacturer
- American Importing Co, Inc
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by American Importing Co, 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.
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