Nabisco Fig Newtons Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Mondelez International is recalling Nabisco Fig Newtons because the outer carton fails to declare milk, a major allergen, while the inner packaging does.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Mondelez International is recalling specific cases of Nabisco Fig Newtons cookie products. The recall is due to a labeling error where the outer carton does not declare milk as an ingredient, although the inner carton correctly lists it. This discrepancy creates a risk for consumers with milk allergies who may rely solely on the outer packaging for allergen information.
The affected product is the Nabisco Newtons Fig 24-2 OZ (56 g) Packs, with a net weight of 3 lbs per case. The products were manufactured in Mexico and distributed nationwide. The recall covers 69,440 retail units. Specific production dates for the affected lots include September 7, 2015; October 9, 10, 25, and 26, 2015; November 17, 18, 27, 29, and 30, 2015.
Consumers with milk allergies should check their pantries for these specific cartons and avoid consuming the product if the outer label does not list milk. Those who have already consumed the product and are experiencing allergic reactions should seek medical attention. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Outer carton : Nabisco Newtons Fig 24-2 OZ (56 g) Packs Net Wt 3 lbs Mondelez International Mondelez Global LLC East Hanover, NJ 07936 USA Made in Mexico case UPC 0 44000 03445 0 Inner Pouch: Nabisco Newtons Fig Net Wt 2 oz (56 g) Mondelez Global LLC, East Hanover, NJ…
- Manufacturer
- Mondelez International
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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