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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0644-2018/FDA enforcement
Gilster-mary Lee Corp.·Food·Jan 8, 2018

Coat & Bake, Original Chicken, Seasoned Coating Mix for Chicken, NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g), …

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    A consumer purchased who purchased a labeled Coat & Bake Chicken but actually contained Pork Seasoning. The Pork Seasoning product contains the major food allergen "Milk" not…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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, AL, IL, PAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGilster-mary Lee Corp.
Recalling firmGilster-mary Lee Corp.Chester, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 11/15/2018 D04
Distribution area
INALILPA

Distributed to distribution centers in AL, IL, IN, and PA

United States

Quantity affected240 case, 12 cartons per case = 2, 880 cartons
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 7, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0644-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Gilster-mary Lee Corp. initiated this food recall on January 8, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: A consumer purchased who purchased a labeled Coat & Bake Chicken but actually contained Pork Seasoning. The Pork Seasoning product contains the major food allergen "Milk" not declared on the Coat & Bake Chicken product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to distribution centers in AL, IL, IN, and PA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: A consumer purchased who purchased a labeled Coat & Bake Chicken but actually contained Pork Seasoning. The Pork Seasoning product contains the major food allergen "Milk" not declared on the Coat & Bake Chicken product

Coat & Bake, Original Chicken, Seasoned Coating Mix for Chicken, NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g), … was made or distributed by Gilster-mary Lee Corp. in Chester, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0644-2018, dated February 7, 2018.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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 Coat & Bake, Original Chicken, Seasoned Coating Mix for Chicken, NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g), … recall?

Gilster-mary Lee Corp. recalled Coat & Bake, Original Chicken, Seasoned Coating Mix for Chicken, NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g), … in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0644-2018. A consumer purchased who purchased a labeled Coat & Bake Chicken but actually contained Pork Seasoning. The Pork Seasoning product contains the major food allergen "Milk" not…

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 Gilster-mary Lee Corp. 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-0644-2018. 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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Official source

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