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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1014-2018/FDA enforcement
Avalanche Distributing, LLC·Food·Apr 4, 2018

Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, Is a Crispy Rice Cereal with Peanut Butter Base, with Semisweet…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Scotcharoo product is recalled because the Contains statement does not declare Milk and Soy. Whey, Milk, and Soy Lecithin are declared in the Ingredients statement.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • 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 FDAIN, OR, WAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAvalanche Distributing, LLC
Recalling firmAvalanche Distributing, LLCZillah, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 14524 61155 6
Lot / date codes
  • No Lot number or Expiration Date on package
Distribution area
INORWA

distributed in OR and WA

United States

Quantity affected143 boxes (12 counts per box)
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 25, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1014-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Avalanche Distributing, LLC initiated this food recall on April 4, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Scotcharoo product is recalled because the Contains statement does not declare Milk and Soy. Whey, Milk, and Soy Lecithin are declared in the Ingredients statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in OR and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Scotcharoo product is recalled because the Contains statement does not declare Milk and Soy. Whey, Milk, and Soy Lecithin are declared in the Ingredients statement.

Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, Is a Crispy Rice Cereal with Peanut Butter Base, with Semisweet… was made or distributed by Avalanche Distributing, LLC in Zillah, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1014-2018, dated April 25, 2018.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk 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 cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  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 Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, Is a Crispy Rice Cereal with Peanut Butter Base, with Semisweet… recall?

Avalanche Distributing, LLC recalled Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, Is a Crispy Rice Cereal with Peanut Butter Base, with Semisweet… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1014-2018. Scotcharoo product is recalled because the Contains statement does not declare Milk and Soy. Whey, Milk, and Soy Lecithin are declared in the Ingredients statement.

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. Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Avalanche Distributing, LLC 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-1014-2018. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.