RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1077-2016/FDA enforcement

Heartland Products, INC

What you need to know

Class III
  • What happened

    Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. 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 FDAIN, IA, IL, ORMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHeartland Products, INC.
Recalling firmHeartland Products INC.Des Moines, IA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • G0602
Distribution area
INIAILOR

Product was distributed in IA and IL. No foreign, military, or federal goverment distribution.

United States

Quantity affected36 - 50 lb. boxes
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 20, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1077-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Heartland Products INC. initiated this food recall on August 27, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed in IA and IL. No foreign, military, or federal goverment distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.

Heartland Products, INC was made or distributed by Heartland Products INC. in Des Moines, IA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1077-2016, dated April 20, 2016.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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 allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 Heartland Products, INC recall?

Heartland Products, INC. recalled Heartland Products, INC in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1077-2016. Presence of high levels of Azodicarbonamide (ADA), failure to declare allergens on label, and potential cross-contamination with allergens.

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 or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Heartland Products, 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-1077-2016. 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.