The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2197-2014·Announced 2014-07-30

Annie Mac's Coconut Macaroons Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Annie Mac's Baking Company is recalling Coconut Macaroons because the label fails to declare chocolate, soy lecithin, milk, and sulfur dioxide.

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: "Ingredient statement for the Coconut Macaroon Cookie does not declare chocolate and its sub-ingredients, including soy lecithin and milk plus does not declare the sulfur dioxide in the coconut."

Plain-English summary

Annie Mac's Baking Company is recalling its Coconut Macaroon product. The recall is due to a labeling error where the ingredient statement does not declare chocolate and its sub-ingredients, including soy lecithin and milk. Additionally, the label does not declare the presence of sulfur dioxide in the coconut.

The product is described as a coconut macaroon dipped in chocolate, heat sealed in plastic, and wrapped in cellophane. The net weight is 12 oz. The product does not contain any lot code. Distribution was limited to Oregon.

Consumers with allergies to milk, soy, or sulfites should avoid consuming this product. The source text does not specify further consumer actions or contact information.

The recalled product

Product
Label reads in part "Annie Mac's Baking Co. Coconut Macaroon, "The coconut macaroon is dipped in chocolate, heat sealed in plastic." Net Wt. 12 oz. Product is wrapped in cellophane

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 (1)

  • Product does not contain any lot code

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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