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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1731-2016/FDA enforcement
Kellogg Company·Food·Jun 13, 2016

Famous Amos Cookies Chocolate Chip Pecan, 12 Ct., 12.4 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Kellogg Company initiated a voluntary recall of multiple snack food items because of the potential for undeclared allergen peanut due to a supplier's recall of flour.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKellogg Company
Recalling firmKellogg CompanyBattle Creek, MI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • CASE UPC: 7667754105
  • RETAIL UPC: 7667754107, CASE & Consumer Unit BIUB DATES: JAN 14 17
Distribution area
ALARAZCACOCTFLGAHIIAIDILINKSKYLAMAMDMEMIMNMOMSMTNCNDNENHNJNMNVNYOHOKORPAPRSCSDTNTXUTVAWAWIWV

Domestic: AL; AR; AZ; CA; CO; CT; FL; GA; HI; IA; ID; IL; IN; KS; KY; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MS; MT; NC; ND; NE; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; PR, SC; SD; TN; TX; UT; VA; WA; WI; WV Foreign: Bermuda, Singapore, Malaysia VA/DOD: See below

United States

Quantity affected11, 246 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 27, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1731-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Kellogg Company initiated this food recall on June 13, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Kellogg Company initiated a voluntary recall of multiple snack food items because of the potential for undeclared allergen peanut due to a supplier's recall of flour. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: AL; AR; AZ; CA; CO; CT; FL; GA; HI; IA ; ID; IL; IN; KS; KY; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MS; MT; NC; ND; NE; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; PR, SC; SD; TN; TX; UT; VA; WA; WI; WV Foreign: Bermuda, Singapore, Malaysia VA/DOD: See below.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Kellogg Company initiated a voluntary recall of multiple snack food items because of the potential for undeclared allergen peanut due to a supplier's recall of flour.

Famous Amos Cookies Chocolate Chip Pecan, 12 Ct., 12.4 OZ was made or distributed by Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1731-2016, dated July 27, 2016.

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 tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut 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 tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut 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 Famous Amos Cookies Chocolate Chip Pecan, 12 Ct., 12.4 OZ recall?

Kellogg Company recalled Famous Amos Cookies Chocolate Chip Pecan, 12 Ct., 12.4 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1731-2016. Kellogg Company initiated a voluntary recall of multiple snack food items because of the potential for undeclared allergen peanut due to a supplier's recall of flour.

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 tree-nut 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 Kellogg Company 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-1731-2016. 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.