The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1991-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Two Moms in the Raw Recalls Gluten-Free Pesto Sea Crackers for Peanut Risk

Two Moms in the Raw is recalling Pesto Sea Crackers because the pine nuts used may contain peanuts, posing a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

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: "Two Moms in the Raw is issuing a voluntary recall for Pesto Sea Cracker, 4 oz, because they were notified by their raw material supplier that the pine nuts used in the product may contain peanuts."

Plain-English summary

Two Moms in the Raw, LLC is issuing a voluntary recall for 4 oz bags of Pesto Sea Cracker. The recall is being conducted because the company was notified by its raw material supplier that the pine nuts used in the product may contain peanuts. This presents a potential hazard for consumers with peanut allergies.

The affected product is identified by lot numbers 1008, 1016, 1027, 1055, and 1067. A total of 4,618 bags were distributed nationally in the United States, specifically in Oregon, New York, Kansas, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, New Hampshire, and Washington. The product is packaged in brown semi-synthetic packaging with a transparent section and green, white, and blue labeling.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Two Moms in the Raw, Gluten-Free Pesto Sea Cracker enclosed in brown semi-synthetic packaging with a transparent section displaying the contents. Labeling on the product is green, white, and blue with blue, green, and red print writing.

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 (5)

  • Lot numbers: 1008
  • 1016
  • 1027
  • 1055
  • 1067.

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

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