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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1343-2017/FDA enforcement
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC.·Food·Jan 18, 2017

Front: Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling one specific best by date of 32 oz. Original Animal Crackers because they may be packaged with other cookies that…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 FDAAR, AZ, CA, CO +13 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameD. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC.
Recalling firmD. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC.York, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • On back of bag: (best by date): 07SEP17
  • (bag lot numbers) LC120716 or LD120716
  • UPC code: 7232091022
Distribution area
ARAZCACOHIIDLAMTNMNVOKORSDTXUTWAWY

AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, LA, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY

United States

Quantity affected2268 cases 12 bags/case
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 1, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1343-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC. initiated this food recall on January 18, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling one specific best by date of 32 oz. Original Animal Crackers because they may be packaged with other cookies that contain milk powder. The FDA report lists distribution as: AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, LA, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling one specific best by date of 32 oz. Original Animal Crackers because they may be packaged with other cookies that contain milk powder.

Front: Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original was made or distributed by D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC. in York, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1343-2017, dated February 1, 2017.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 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 Front: Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original recall?

D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co, INC. recalled Front: Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1343-2017. D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling one specific best by date of 32 oz. Original Animal Crackers because they may be packaged with other cookies that…

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 D. F. Stauffer Biscuit 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-1343-2017. 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.