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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0829-2018/FDA enforcement
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC.·Food·Feb 16, 2018

Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal, Item Number 6097c244, Pack Size: 24 OZ Bag, 4 Bags in a Case

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal is recalled due to undeclared wheat. The front label is correctly labeled as Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal. However, the back label is…

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CA, FL, IL +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC.
Recalling firmBob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC.Milwaukie, OR, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • BEST BY: 10 JAN 2020
Distribution area
INCAFLILORWA

Distributed in CA, FL, IL, OR, and WA.

United States

Quantity affected469 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 28, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0829-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on February 16, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal is recalled due to undeclared wheat. The front label is correctly labeled as Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal. However, the back label is mistakenly labeled as Outrageous Muffins which declares organic soy flour but wheat is not declared in the ingredients statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in CA, FL, IL, OR, and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal is recalled due to undeclared wheat. The front label is correctly labeled as Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal. However, the back label is mistakenly labeled as Outrageous Muffins which declares organic soy flour but wheat is not declared in the ingredients statement.

Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal, Item Number 6097c244, Pack Size: 24 OZ Bag, 4 Bags in a Case was made or distributed by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC. in Milwaukie, OR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0829-2018, dated February 28, 2018.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. 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 is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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 lot and date codes 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 wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  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 Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal, Item Number 6097c244, Pack Size: 24 OZ Bag, 4 Bags in a Case recall?

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC. recalled Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal, Item Number 6097c244, Pack Size: 24 OZ Bag, 4 Bags in a Case in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0829-2018. Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal is recalled due to undeclared wheat. The front label is correctly labeled as Organic Creamy Wheat Hot Cereal. However, the back label is…

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 wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, 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-0829-2018. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.