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Class II
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Recall #F-0887-2018 · Initiated 2018-03-01
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
A batch of puffed wheat cereal was mistakenly packaged in boxes labeled as puffed rice. The packaging label did not mention wheat as an ingredient, even though wheat was actually in the product.
Who is at risk
People with wheat allergies or celiac disease who rely on package labels to avoid wheat are at risk.
What to do
If you purchased this product and have a wheat allergy or celiac disease, do not eat it. Check your pantry for the UPC 36800 31852 on Food Club or Essential Choice branded puffed rice boxes and discard them if found.
Product
Food Club, Essential Choice, Puffed Rice, Net Wt 6 Oz (170 g), UPC 36800 31852
Reason for recall
Puffed wheat cereal was packaged using puffed rice packaging, resulting in an undeclared wheat allergen on the packaging.
Quantity affected
95 cases
Distribution
Product distributed to distribution centers the following US states: CA, FL, and MN.
Lot / code info
JAN 07 19 S4
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2018-04-23
Recalling firm
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
1037 State St
Chester, IL 62233-1657
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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