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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0680-2021/FDA enforcement
Browns Granola Company, LLC·Food·Jun 2, 2021

O'brien's Own Gourmet Granola, Busy Bee's Honey & Oat, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Three flavors of 3X Protein granola are labeled to contain whey, but do not declare milk on the label.

  • 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 FDAINMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBrowns Granola Company, LLC
Recalling firmBrowns Granola Company, LLCCenter Point, IA, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 09132 49667 7
Lot / date codes
  • all best buy dates
Distribution area
IN

Distributed to grocery stores in Iowa and directly to consumers at farmer's markets.

United States

Quantity affected282 bags (total)
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 30, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0680-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Browns Granola Company, LLC initiated this food recall on June 2, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Three flavors of 3X Protein granola are labeled to contain whey, but do not declare milk on the label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to grocery stores in Iowa and directly to consumers at farmer's markets.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Three flavors of 3X Protein granola are labeled to contain whey, but do not declare milk on the label.

O'brien's Own Gourmet Granola, Busy Bee's Honey & Oat, NET WT was made or distributed by Browns Granola Company, LLC in Center Point, IA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0680-2021, dated June 30, 2021.

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 O'brien's Own Gourmet Granola, Busy Bee's Honey & Oat, NET WT recall?

Browns Granola Company, LLC recalled O'brien's Own Gourmet Granola, Busy Bee's Honey & Oat, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0680-2021. Three flavors of 3X Protein granola are labeled to contain whey, but do not declare milk on the label.

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 Browns Granola Company, 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-0680-2021. 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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