CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Backroad Country Peanut Butter Pretzels recalled by Troyer Cheese
Troyer Cheese is recalling Backroad Country Peanut Butter Pretzels, distributed in 26 states. The recall was initiated on 23 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0707-2017
- FDA event ID
- 74244
- Recalling firm
- Troyer Cheese, Millersburg, OH
- Brand
- Backroad Country
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 14 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 21 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 23 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +205 days |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product has been recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
BACKROAD COUNTRY PEANUT BUTTER PRETZELS, Net Wt. 7 oz (198g) Product Code 15372 BEST IF USED BY 05/2017
Where it was distributed
Prodeuct was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI & WV.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product has been recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Product Code 15372 BEST IF USED BY 05/2017
Where was it sold?
Prodeuct was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI & WV.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 74244This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Backroad Country Cranberry Nut Delight Mix recalled by Troyer Cheese.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Backroad Country Cranberry Nut Delight Mix recalled by Troyer CheeseBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states | |
| CLASS I | Backroad Country Walnuts Halves & Pieces recalled by Troyer CheeseBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states | |
| CLASS I | Backroad Country Honey Island Crunch Mix recalled by Troyer CheeseBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states | |
| CLASS I | Backroad Country Roasted And Salted Sunflower Seeds recalledBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states |
More recalls from Troyer Cheese
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Backroad Country Roasted And Salted Sunflower Seeds recalledBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Backroad Country Honey Island Crunch Mix recalled by Troyer CheeseBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Backroad Country Walnuts Halves & Pieces recalled by Troyer CheeseBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Backroad Country Cranberry Nut Delight Mix recalled by Troyer CheeseBackroad Country | Troyer Cheese | Listeria | 26 states |
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