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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0085-2015/FDA enforcement
General Mills, INC·Food·Sep 26, 2014

Cases of Refrigerated Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk 4pk

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Undeclared Milk ingredient on retail package. In error, individually wrapped packages of Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk were placed into Pillsbury Biscuit Flaky layers overwrap…

  • 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 FDAOH, NY, ME, MA +5 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGeneral Mills, INC
Recalling firmGeneral Mills, INC.New Albany, IN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk 4pk case Code Date: 19DEC2014NA
Distribution area
OHNYMEMACTNJMDPAIA

Domestic: OH, NY, ME, MA, CT, NJ, MD, PA, and IA International: None

United States

Quantity affected720 cases, 6 - 4pk / case
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 5, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0085-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

General Mills, INC. initiated this food recall on September 26, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared Milk ingredient on retail package. In error, individually wrapped packages of Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk were placed into Pillsbury Biscuit Flaky layers overwrap to make the 4pk. The individual packages of the product are labeled correctly however the overwrap is not the correct product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: OH, NY, ME, MA, CT, NJ, MD, PA, and IA International: None.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared Milk ingredient on retail package. In error, individually wrapped packages of Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk were placed into Pillsbury Biscuit Flaky layers overwrap to make the 4pk. The individual packages of the product are labeled correctly however the overwrap is not the correct product.

Cases of Refrigerated Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk 4pk was made or distributed by General Mills, INC. in New Albany, IN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0085-2015, dated November 5, 2014.

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 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 Cases of Refrigerated Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk 4pk recall?

General Mills, INC recalled Cases of Refrigerated Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk 4pk in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0085-2015. Undeclared Milk ingredient on retail package. In error, individually wrapped packages of Pillsbury Biscuits Buttermilk were placed into Pillsbury Biscuit Flaky layers overwrap…

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 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 General Mills, 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-0085-2015. 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.