American Importing Co, Inc is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of a single lot of Cinnamon Crunch Granola because they may contain undeclared almonds. People…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.
Action required
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.
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American Importing Co, INCMinneapolis, MN, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 71725 72511 030 071725 72512 8
Lot / date codes
Best By 03-26-15. Lot Code: 085x418.
Distribution area
NYNDMNWICA
NY, ND, MN, WI, CA.
United States
Quantity affected
229 cases
Recall initiation
FDA report date: June 25, 2014
FDA recall number
F-2034-2014
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
American Importing Co, INC initiated this food recall on May 2, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: American Importing Co, Inc is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of a single lot of Cinnamon Crunch Granola because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No adverse reactions or illnesses have been reported to date. The FDA report lists distribution as: NY, ND, MN, WI, CA.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: American Importing Co, Inc is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of a single lot of Cinnamon Crunch Granola because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No adverse reactions or illnesses have been reported to date.
Product Label: Amport Foods, Granola, Cinnamon Crunch, 22 OZ (1 lb, 6 0z) was made or distributed by American Importing Co, INC in Minneapolis, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2034-2014, dated June 25, 2014.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared tree nuts
Symptoms to watch for
Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.
When symptoms may appear
Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.
Higher-risk groups
People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.
What to do now
1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
4 answers
What is the Product Label: Amport Foods, Granola, Cinnamon Crunch, 22 OZ (1 lb, 6 0z) recall?
American Importing Co, INC recalled Product Label: Amport Foods, Granola, Cinnamon Crunch, 22 OZ (1 lb, 6 0z) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2034-2014. American Importing Co, Inc is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of a single lot of Cinnamon Crunch Granola because they may contain undeclared almonds. People…
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
Is the American Importing Co, INC recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2034-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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