American Importing Co, Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almonds Mispacked As Cinnamon Crunch Granola

Contact:
Consumer:
1-855-273-0466

Media:
Jeff Vogel
1-612-331-7000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 2, 2014 - American Importing Co, Inc of Minneapolis, MN is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of a single lot of Cinnamon Crunch Granola because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

No adverse reactions or illnesses have been reported to date.

This recall is based on a discovery that a bag of Almond Vanilla Granola was erroneously packed as Cinnamon Crunch Granola.

This product was distributed to PriceChoppers, FoodMaxx, & Russ Davis in NY, CA, MN, WI & ND.

Product Information

The affected product is as follows:

22oz Printed Bag (UPC: 0 71725 72511 0)

Lot Code: 085X418

Best Buy: 03-26-15

Lot number can be found printed on the back of the bag in black ink. A picture is enclosed to aid in product identification attached to this press release.

The label for this product also includes a statement “ALLERGY INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT IS PRODUCED ON EQUIPMENT SHARED WITH PEANUT AND TREE NUT PRODUCTS.”

IMPORTANT: This recall relates only to a single lot of Cinnamon Crunch Granola. No other American Importing Co, Inc products are affected.

Consumers who purchased affected product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 855-273-0466. Please mention “Granola Recall”.