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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1727-2013/FDA enforcement
American Importing Co, INC·Food·Feb 25, 2013

Vanilla Almond Granola, NET WT 16 Oz(454g)

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIL, IN, IA, KS +8 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAmerican Importing Co, INC
Recalling firmAmerican Importing Co, INCMinneapolis, MN, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 71725 71239 47 25439 20038 72 013353 38581 920 131142 36232 920 131142 36233 120 131152 36351 120 131222 36425 320 131282 36438 120 131452 36629 120 131592 36687 020 132512 37497 620 132572 37441 0
Lot / date codes
  • 8/10/13 223X218 9/13/13 257X218 4/16/13 1072O3 5/14/13 1352O2 7/12/13 1942P2 or 1942O2 8/10/13 223X218 9/13/13 257X218 11/4/2013 353385819 12/12/13 0722D1 1/24/2013 1142-362329 1/23/2013 1142-362331 1/24/2013 1152-363511 2/1/2013 1222-364253 2/7/2013 1282-364381 2/24/2013 1452-366291 3/7/2013 1592-366870 6/7/2013 2512-374976 6/13/2013 2572-374410 6/13/2013 2572-375613 7/1/2013 2752-376949 7/7/2013 2912-376014 7/17/2013 2912-378591 7/17/2013 2912-378591 8/5/2013 3102-379574 8/6/2013 3112-379952 9/12/2013 3472-382323 9/13/2013 3472-382969 4/16/13 1072O3 5/14/13 1352O2 8/10/13 223X218 9/13/13 257X218 1/22/14 022X318 5/14/13 1352O2 8/10/13 223X218 9/13/13 257X218 1/22/14 022X318 4/16/13 1072O3 8/10/13 223x218 9/13/13 257x218 8/15/13 320X246 4/16/13 1072O3 8/10/13 233X218 9/13/13 257X218 1/22/14 022X318 5/14/13 1352O2 7/12/13 1942P2 or 1942O2 8/10/13 223X218 9/13/18 257X218 4/16/13 1072O3 3/6/13 0662O2 4/16/13 1072P3 5/14/13 1352OO1 6/6/13 1582I1 8/1/13 214X218 8/10/13 233X218 9/13/13 257X218 10/8/13 282X218 10/30/13 304X218 11/15/13 320X218 1/24/2013 1142-362329 1/24/2013 1152-363511 2/1/2013 1222-363918 3/7/2013 1592-366870 6/13/2013 2572-374410 6/13/2013 2572-375613 7/17/2013 2912-376014 8/6/2012 3112-379952 1/23/2013 1142-362331 1/24/2013 1142-362329 2/1/2013 1222-363918 2/7/2013 1282-364381 3/7/2013 1592-366870 6/7/2013 2512-372839 6/13/2013 2572-374410 6/13/2013 2572-375613 7/1/2013 2752-376665 7/17/2013 2912-376014 7/17/2013 2912-378591 8/5/2013 3102-379574 8/6/2013 3112-379952 9/13/2013 3472-382969 11/4/2013 0353-385819 5/14/13 1352N2 6/7/2013 2512-372839 6/13/2013 2572-374410 7/1/2013 2752-376665 7/1/2013 2752-376949 7/17/2013 2912-376014 9/13/2013 3472-382969 9/13/13 257X218
Distribution area
ILINIAKSMNNJNYNCOHSCTXVT

IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, VT.

United States

Quantity affected16, 884 cases (8/case) and 1500 bags.
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 31, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1727-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

American Importing Co, INC initiated this food recall on February 25, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter from a 3rd party vendor. The FDA report lists distribution as: IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, VT.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter from a 3rd party vendor.

Vanilla Almond Granola, NET WT 16 Oz(454g) was made or distributed by American Importing Co, INC in Minneapolis, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1727-2013, dated July 31, 2013.

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, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

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. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 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

What is the Vanilla Almond Granola, NET WT 16 Oz(454g) recall?

American Importing Co, INC recalled Vanilla Almond Granola, NET WT 16 Oz(454g) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1727-2013. American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. 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-1727-2013. 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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