Class IF-1645-2014

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Markets of Meijer Pretzel Hamburger Bun, 4 count, NT.WT. 12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz ( 1 lb) UPC 412500558-2; Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour( Wheat Flour, malted barley flour, niacin.....)water, sugar, canola oil, salt, .. , dough conditioner, whey powder, yeast, dough conditioner... soy oil, wheat gluten Allergens: Contains wheat, soy Pretzel Demi Roll 6" , 4 count,12.0 oz (0.75 lb), 16 oz (1 lb) UPC 0-4125000560-2 Ingredients: Wheat Flour...water, sugar, canola oil, salt, dough conditioner, cultured , whey powder, yeast, dough conditioner...soy oil, wheat gluten Allergens: Contains wheat, soy Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: all products with a sell date through 1/15/2014
Quantity: Approx 8837 for all products

Why it was recalled

Source of whey powder ingredient is not identified as milk and the allergen statement does not include milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Recalling firm

Firm: Meijer Distribution, Inc
Notification channel: E-Mail
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 2929 Walker Ave Nw, N/A, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544-6402

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio Food Banks in

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-01-11
FDA classified: 2014-03-11
Posted by FDA: 2014-03-19
Terminated: 2014-05-15
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1645-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.