The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2819-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

Aldi Millville Granola Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

New England Natural Bakers is recalling Aldi Millville Fruit & Nut Whole Grain Granola due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) due to the reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

New England Natural Bakers, Inc. is recalling Millville Fruit & Nut Whole Grain Granola, 16 oz cartons, distributed by Aldi Inc. The recall involves 26,388 units (4,398 cases) distributed nationwide. The product is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product has a UPC of 041498205232. Consumers should check their pantries for cartons with Best By Dates of 051018, 051718, 052418, or 053118. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact New England Natural Bakers, Inc. Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Millville Fruit & Nut Whole Grain Granola - 16 oz .carton Distributed by Aldi Inc. Batavia, IL 60510 UPC:041498205232
Manufacturer
New England Natural Bakers, Inc.
Category
Food — Granola
Hazard

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 By Date: 051018 051718 052418 053118

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by New England Natural Bakers, 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.

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