Some of the products contain milk but are labeled as dairy free.
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 FDATX, MN, COMore food
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Lot 023065, best buy date 12/2014 and Lot 0023007, best buy date 10/2014.
Distribution area
TXMNCO
The firm distributes their products to schools for fund raising events and also has internet distribution and some limited retail distribution. At this time we have records indicating distribution was made to TX, MN and CO. Distribution has been made to Canada.
United States, Canada
Quantity affected
1555/16-oz boxes
Recall initiation
FDA report date: May 22, 2013
FDA recall number
F-1385-2013
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Heartland Gourmet, LLC initiated this food recall on March 20, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Some of the products contain milk but are labeled as dairy free. The FDA report lists distribution as: The firm distributes their products to schools for fund raising events and also has internet distribution and some limited retail distribution. At this time we have records indicating distribution was made to TX, MN and CO. Distribution has been made to Canada.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Some of the products contain milk but are labeled as dairy free.
Heartland Gourmet Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Dairy Free, Packaged in 16-oz was made or distributed by Heartland Gourmet, LLC in Lincoln, NE, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1385-2013, dated May 22, 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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
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
1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
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
4 answers
What is the Heartland Gourmet Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Dairy Free, Packaged in 16-oz recall?
Heartland Gourmet, LLC recalled Heartland Gourmet Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Dairy Free, Packaged in 16-oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1385-2013. Some of the products contain milk but are labeled as dairy free.
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 Heartland Gourmet, 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-1385-2013. 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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