Why it was recalled
The product was found to contain undeclared milk, a known allergen, from a sub-ingredient in the powdered sunflower oil.
Product description
better batter brand Gluten Free Pancake & Biscuit Mix packaged in chip board box, in 20 oz. (UPC 8 96439 00207 0) and in 2.5 lb sizes (UPC 8 96439 00203 2). The 20 oz. product is labeled in part, "*** better batter PANCAKE & BISCUIT MIX *** 20 OZ *** UPC 8 96439 00207 0***". The 2.5 lb. product is labeled in part, "*** better batter gluten free pancake/biscuit mix *** 2.5 lb ***.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
20 oz. product: Best Before Dates of 27 July 2012, 25 October 2012, 23 December 2012, 28 December 2012, and 28 March 2013; 2.5 lb. product: Best Before Dates of 04 December 2011, 26 February 2012, 17 March 2012, 14 June 2012, 11 August 2012, and 03 March 2013.
Where it was sold
Initial distribution to Canada with subsequent distribution throughout the US and Canada.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1393-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 19, 2011
- FDA report date
- Jun 20, 2012
- Quantity
- 20 oz product: 4,837 retail packages; 2.5 lb. product: 3,517 retail packages
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Raymond Hadley Corporation
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1393-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Spencer
- State
- NY
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 58653
- Address
- 89 Tompkins Street
- Code information
- 20 oz. product: Best Before Dates of 27 July 2012, 25 October 2012, 23 December 2012, 28 December 2012, and 28 March 2013; 2.5 lb. product: Best Before Dates of 04 December 2011, 26 February 2012, 17 March 2012, 14 June 2012, 11 August 2012, and 03 March 2013.
- Postal code
- 14883-9759
- Report date
- Jun 20, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1393-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Raymond Hadley Corporation
- Product quantity
- 20 oz product: 4,837 retail packages; 2.5 lb. product: 3,517 retail packages
- Termination date
- Jun 8, 2012
- Reason for recall
- The product was found to contain undeclared milk, a known allergen, from a sub-ingredient in the powdered sunflower oil.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- better batter brand Gluten Free Pancake & Biscuit Mix packaged in chip board box, in 20 oz. (UPC 8 96439 00207 0) and in 2.5 lb sizes (UPC 8 96439 00203 2). The 20 oz. product is labeled in part, "*** better batter PANCAKE & BISCUIT MIX *** 20 OZ *** UPC 8 96439 00207 0***". The 2.5 lb. product is labeled in part, "*** better batter gluten free pancake/biscuit mix *** 2.5 lb ***.
- Distribution pattern
- Initial distribution to Canada with subsequent distribution throughout the US and Canada.
- Recall initiation date
- Apr 19, 2011
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jun 8, 2012