The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2940-2015·Announced 2015-08-12

Midlon Foods Recalls Maria Biscuits Due to Misaligned Allergen Labels

Midlon Foods Inc. is recalling 5,472 units of Maria Biscuits because misaligned labels covered the allergen warning statement.

What this means for you

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 (implied by the presence of an allergen warning statement) where the warning is obscured, creating a risk of harm for sensitive individuals, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Midlon Foods Inc. is recalling 5,472 units of Maria Biscuits (7 oz / 200g) distributed by Walgreen Co. The recall is due to a labeling error where the labels were misaligned from the machine, causing them to cover the allergen warning statement.

The affected product is identified by Lot Code 049022578050, Best by 10/31/2015, UPC 04902257805-0, and WIC 280826. The product was distributed in the United States.

Consumers with this product should check their labels to ensure the allergen warning statement is fully visible. If the label is misaligned or covers the warning, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
***Nice! (Trade Mark)***MARIA BISCUITS {0g TRANS FAT}***NET WT 7 OZ (200g)***Distributed by: Walgreen Co, 200 Wilmot Rd,, Deerfield, IL 60015***Walgreens 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ***Walgreens.com***@2011 Walgreen CO.***Product of Spain***.
Manufacturer
Midlon Foods Inc.
Affected units
5,472

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 (3)

  • Lot Code: 049022578050
  • Best by 10/31/2015 UPC 04902257805-0
  • WIC 280826

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.