KellBran Caramel Popcorn Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
KellBran Candies is recalling 8 oz. bags of creamy rich caramel popcorn because the product may contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
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 for milk, a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
KellBran Candies and Snacks Inc. is recalling 8 oz. bags of creamy rich caramel popcorn. The recall was initiated after the Ohio Department of Agriculture notified the firm of possible mislabeling regarding the allergen declaration. Specifically, the product may contain undeclared milk.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 0 96637 50153 9. The recall includes two specific lot codes: Lot 181317 4 with a Best Used By date of 11/30/2015, and Lot 211830 6 with a Best Used By date of 12/31/2015. The product was distributed to consumers in 27 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot codes and UPC listed above. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify a refund policy or contact information for the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- KellBran" CANDIES, INC. creamy rich caramel popcorn Net Wt. 8 oz. (226.64 Grams) ALLERGY INFO: Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts, nuts, soy and milk. UPC 0 96637 50153 9 kellbrancandies.com KellBran Candies, Inc. Akron, Ohio 44312
- Manufacturer
- Kellbran Candies and Snacks Inc
- Category
- Food — Candy / Snacks
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 Used By: 11/30/2015 Lot 181317 4 & Best Used By: 12/31/2015 211830 6
Distribution
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