Monday, October 11, 2021

Crackers Recalled After Packaging Error Of Cheddar Crackers Packed into Wrong Boxes Results in Undeclared Dairy

Simple Mills, based in Chicago Illinois, is initiating a voluntary recall because a select number of Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Cracker boxes were erroneously packed with bags of Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers. As a result, the packaging does not list the presence of a possible allergen (milk). 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/simple-mills-issues-voluntary-recall-select-number-lots-fine-ground-sea-salt-almond-flour-crackers
Simple Mills Issues Voluntary Recall on a Select Number of Lots of Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers Due to the Presence of Undeclared Milk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 06, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  October 07, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Simple Mills
Brand Name:  Simple Mills
Product Description:  Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers
Company Announcement

Simple Mills is initiating a voluntary recall because a select number of Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Cracker boxes were erroneously packed with bags of Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers. As a result, the packaging does not list the presence of a possible allergen (milk). Some people who have an extreme allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Following are the product lots impacted by this voluntary recall.
Product Name Box Size Item Number
(UPC) Lot Codes
(Best By Date)
Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond
Flour Crackers 4.25oz
(120 g) 856069005131 02/12/2022
02/13/2022
02/14/2022
02/15/2022

Recalled product could have been sold as an individual box or part of a 3 or 6 pack of 4.25 oz boxes. On individual boxes, the lot code (Best By date) can be found on the top of each box and the item number (UPC) can be found on the bottom of each box. Photos of the packaging of the recalled product are below.

This product was distributed nationally via brick-and-mortar retail, direct delivery, and e-commerce. This is the only product that is subject to the recall. Impacted retailers have been notified and are removing the product from their warehouses, distribution centers, and store shelves.

We were made aware of this issue via consumer contact. To date, there has been one report of a consumer experiencing mild symptoms.

Consumers who purchased the impacted product specified above or have questions can contact Simple Mills at info@simplemills.com or (312) 410-8414 Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm CST and Friday 9 am - 1 pm CST.

For media inquiries, reach out to Aurora Gonzalez at aurora@leveecommunications.com.

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