The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0011-2025·Announced 2025-06-11

Instant Oatmeal with Raisins and Spice Recalled for Undeclared Walnut Allergen

Giant Instant Oatmeal Raisins and Spice is being recalled due to undeclared walnuts on the outer packaging. Consumers with walnut allergies should not consume this product.

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: This product contains an undeclared walnut allergen on the outer packaging, which is a common allergen. There are no reported illnesses or injuries, so this meets the FDA Score 3 criterion: allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Giant Instant Oatmeal Raisins and Spice (10 packets, 15.01 oz per box) is being recalled because the product contains walnuts that are not declared on the outer packaging, though the allergen is noted on the inner packaging.

This is an FDA Class II recall. Consumers with walnut allergies may be at risk if they rely solely on the outer packaging for allergen information. The recalled product was distributed to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.

Consumers who have purchased this product should examine both the outer and inner packaging for complete allergen information. Those with walnut allergies should avoid this product. If you have consumed this product and have an allergy, contact your healthcare provider.

The recalled product is identified by the following production date codes: JUN102026, JUN112026, JUL062026, AUG052026, AUG202026, AUG212026, SEP122026, SEP132026, and SEP142026. Approximately 1,350 cases of the product were recalled.

The recalled product

Product
Giant, Instant Oatmeal Raisins and Spice, 10 -1.5 oz. Packets, per box. Net. Wt. 15.01 oz.
Manufacturer
VAUGHAN MILLS PACKAGING LTD.
Hazard
  • allergen-walnut
  • labeling-error

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • DC
  • DE
  • MD
  • PA
  • VA