The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1806-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

Gilster-Mary Lee Recalls Honey & Oat Mixers Cereal for Undeclared Almonds

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is recalling Honey & Oat Mixers dry cereal because it contains undeclared almonds, a major food allergen.

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 I, which indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of at least 4 for any FDA Class I recall.

Plain-English summary

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is voluntarily recalling 4,944 cartons of Honey & Oat Mixers ready-to-eat dry cereal. The product is sold under the market pantry brand in 18 oz. (510 g) card stock cartons. The recall was initiated because the cereal contains undeclared almonds, which is a significant food safety concern for individuals with nut allergies.

The affected product has the UPC 85239-90824 and a 'Best By' date of SEP 30 15 P4. The recall covers 412 cases distributed nationwide across 29 states and the District of Columbia. The recall was initiated on January 13, 2015, and was terminated on April 12, 2016.

Consumers with a nut allergy should not consume this product. Those who have purchased the affected cartons should check their pantry for the specific UPC and 'Best By' date listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Honey & Oat Mixers ready-to-eat dry cereal sold under the market pantry brand and packaged in card stock cartons with a new weight of 18 oz. (1 lb. 2 oz.) 510 g.

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 (2)

  • UPC: 85239-90824
  • Besy By: SEP 30 15 P4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 29 states specifically: