The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2263-2015·Announced 2015-05-20

Aurora Forest Bounty Grail Mix Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Aurora Products is recalling Forest Bounty Grail Mix due to a potential Salmonella contamination risk. The recall covers specific 13 oz and 17.5 oz packages distributed in the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Aurora Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific packages of Forest Bounty Grail Mix because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes 13 oz. Plastic Cups (UPC: 65585200571), 13 oz. Plastic Pouches (UPC: 65585200290), and 17.5 oz. Plastic Cups (UPC: 65585200496). The affected products have a "Best if used by" date range of 10/28/15 to 12/13/15.

The recall was initiated on March 20, 2015, and was classified as Class I by the FDA. The product was shipped to distributors in New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, California, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania, as well as nationwide through retail stores. The product was also distributed in Canada through Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls stores, and in Bermuda.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them. The recall was terminated on August 17, 2015.

The recalled product

Product
Forest Bounty Grail Mix: Aurora, 13 oz. Plastic Cup, UPC: 65585200571; Aurora, 13 oz. Plastic Pouch, UPC: 65585200290; Aurora, 17.5 oz. Plastic Cup, UPC: 65585200496

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)

  • Best if used by date range: 10/28/15 12/13/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 10 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Aurora Products, 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 12 products in this recall →