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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1381-2013/FDA enforcement
Early Bird Foods & Co., LLC·Food·Apr 24, 2013

Early Bird Foods & Co

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Early Bird Foods & Co. LLC is recalling CHOC-A-DOODLE-DOO featuring DARK CHOCOLATE & COCONUT granola snack mix due to Undeclared Soya lecithin.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 FDANY, CT, NJ, MA +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameEarly Bird Foods & Co., LLC
Recalling firmEarly Bird Foods & Co., LLCBrooklyn, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 89466 30000 0
Lot / date codes
  • BEST ENJOYED BY: OCT 18 2013
Distribution area
NYCTNJMATXOK

NY, CT, NJ, MA, TX, OK

United States

Quantity affected57 cases (684 units)
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 22, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1381-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Early Bird Foods & Co., LLC initiated this food recall on April 24, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Early Bird Foods & Co. LLC is recalling CHOC-A-DOODLE-DOO featuring DARK CHOCOLATE & COCONUT granola snack mix due to Undeclared Soya lecithin. The FDA report lists distribution as: NY, CT, NJ, MA, TX, OK.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Early Bird Foods & Co. LLC is recalling CHOC-A-DOODLE-DOO featuring DARK CHOCOLATE & COCONUT granola snack mix due to Undeclared Soya lecithin.

Early Bird Foods & Co was made or distributed by Early Bird Foods & Co., LLC in Brooklyn, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1381-2013, dated May 22, 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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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 soy

Symptoms to watch for

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

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy 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 Early Bird Foods & Co recall?

Early Bird Foods & Co., LLC recalled Early Bird Foods & Co in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1381-2013. Early Bird Foods & Co. LLC is recalling CHOC-A-DOODLE-DOO featuring DARK CHOCOLATE & COCONUT granola snack mix due to Undeclared Soya lecithin.

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 soy 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 Early Bird Foods & Co., 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-1381-2013. 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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Official source

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