RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-3436-2017/FDA enforcement
Penobscot Mccrum LLC·Food·Jun 20, 2017

Medium Seasoned/battered Jo-jo Wedges / 00129 (5 lb Bags)

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Product may contain undeclared milk.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 FDALA, PA, OH, IL +22 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePenobscot Mccrum LLC
Recalling firmPenobscot Mccrum LLCBelfast, ME, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Codes: 161212101000129 161212103000129 161212102000129 161212104000129 161212105000129 161212106000129 161212107000129 161212108000129 161212109000129 161212110000129 161212111000129 161212112000129 161212113000129 161212114000129 161212115000129 161212116000129 161212117000129 161212118000129 161212119000129 161212120000129 161219201000129 161219202000129 161219203000129 161219204000129 161219205000129 161219206000129 161219207000129 161219208000129 161219209000129 161219210000129 161219211000129 161219212000129 161219213000129 161219214000129 161219215000129 161219216000129 161219217000129 161219218000129 170217101000129 170217102000129 170217103000129 170217104000129 170217105000129 170217106000129 170217107000129 170217108000129 170217109000129 170217110000129 170217111000129 170217112000129 170217113000129 170217114000129 170217115000129 170217116000129 170301201000129 170301202000129 170301203000129 170301204000129 170301205000129 170301206000129 170301207000129 170301208000129 170301209000129 170301210000129 170301211000129 170301212000129 170301213000129 170301214000129 170301215000129 170301216000129 170301217000129 170308105000129 170308106000129 170308109000129 170308110000129 170308115000129 170308116000129 170308118000129 170308119000129 170308121000129 170308201000129 170308203000129 170308204000129 170308205000129 170308206000129 170308207000129 170308208000129 170308209000129 170308210000129 170308212000129 170308214000129 170308215000129 170308216000129 170308217000129 170308218000129 170308220000129 170308221000129 170308222000129 170605101000129 170605102000129 170605103000129 170605104000129
Distribution area
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LA, PA, OH, IL, KY, IN, TN, TX, FL, SC, CO, CA, AR, NC, MN, ME, AL, MI, VA, NY, IA, NJ, MA, MS, GA, WI

United States

Quantity affected5782 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 30, 2017
FDA recall numberF-3436-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Penobscot Mccrum LLC initiated this food recall on June 20, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain undeclared milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: LA, PA, OH, IL, KY, IN, TN, TX, FL, SC, CO, CA, AR, NC, MN, ME, AL, MI, VA, NY, IA, NJ, MA, MS, GA, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain undeclared milk.

Medium Seasoned/battered Jo-jo Wedges / 00129 (5 lb Bags) was made or distributed by Penobscot Mccrum LLC in Belfast, ME, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-3436-2017, dated August 30, 2017.

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 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 Medium Seasoned/battered Jo-jo Wedges / 00129 (5 lb Bags) recall?

Penobscot Mccrum LLC recalled Medium Seasoned/battered Jo-jo Wedges / 00129 (5 lb Bags) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-3436-2017. Product may contain undeclared milk.

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 Penobscot Mccrum 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-3436-2017. 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.