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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0942-2013/FDA enforcement
Gilster-mary Lee Corp.·Food·Jan 2, 2013

Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix, Packaged in 21.5-oz

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The product contains walnuts and it was packaged in the wrong carton. Due to the mis-packaging the ingredient label does not have walnuts listed.

  • 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 FDAVA, KY, TNMore 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
  • NOV 28 13 DO2, use by 11/28/2013
Distribution area
VAKYTN

Distribution made to VA, KY and TN.

United States

Quantity affected25/12/21.5-oz carton cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 6, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0942-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Gilster-mary Lee Corp. initiated this food recall on January 2, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The product contains walnuts and it was packaged in the wrong carton. Due to the mis-packaging the ingredient label does not have walnuts listed. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distribution made to VA, KY and TN.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The product contains walnuts and it was packaged in the wrong carton. Due to the mis-packaging the ingredient label does not have walnuts listed.

Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix, Packaged in 21.5-oz was made or distributed by Gilster-mary Lee Corp. in Chester, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0942-2013, dated February 6, 2013.

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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix, Packaged in 21.5-oz recall?

Gilster-mary Lee Corp. recalled Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix, Packaged in 21.5-oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0942-2013. The product contains walnuts and it was packaged in the wrong carton. Due to the mis-packaging the ingredient label does not have walnuts listed.

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. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

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-0942-2013. 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.