CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
better batter Gluten Free Pancake & Biscuit Mix recalled
Raymond Hadley is recalling better batter Gluten Free Pancake & Biscuit Mix, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Apr 2011 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-1393-2012
- FDA event ID
- 58653
- Recalling firm
- Raymond Hadley, Spencer, NY
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Apr 2011
- FDA classified
- 8 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 20 Jun 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 19 Apr 2011 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +416 days |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 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 was found to contain undeclared milk, a known allergen, from a sub-ingredient in the powdered sunflower oil.
Product as listed by the FDA
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 ***.
Where it was distributed
Initial distribution to Canada with subsequent distribution throughout the US and Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product was found to contain undeclared milk, a known allergen, from a sub-ingredient in the powdered sunflower oil.
Which lots are affected?
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 was it sold?
Initial distribution to Canada with subsequent distribution throughout the US and Canada.
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 58653This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is #1 Gluten Free White Cake Mix recalled by Raymond Hadley.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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