The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1729-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Amport Foods Recalls Vanilla Almond Granola Due to Metal Fragments

American Importing Co. is voluntarily recalling 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola packages that may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments in food) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

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 used by a third-party vendor.

The source text does not specify the number of affected units, specific distribution locations, or lot numbers for this recall. It does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with the consumption of the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola packages and discontinue use if they suspect the presence of metal fragments. The recall is voluntary and limited to the specific product identified.

The recalled product

Product
Smart Sense Fruit & Granola Trail Mix, Net WT 4.0 oz , UPC 8 83967 29091 8, Distributed by Kmart corporation, Hoffman Estates, Il 60179, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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.

See all 3 products in this recall →