CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Carton: Nabisco belVita Apple Cinnamon recalled by Mondelez Global
Mondelez Global is recalling Carton: Nabisco belVita Apple Cinnamon, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Feb 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1069-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64408
- Recalling firm
- Mondelez Global, East Hanover, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Feb 2013
- FDA classified
- 12 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 20 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Apples
Timeline
| 21 Feb 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Mondelez Global LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of belVita Breakfast Biscuit Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate Varieties due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at third party flour supplier.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Carton: Nabisco belVita Apple Cinnamon Net Wt. 8.8 oz UPC 0 44000 02824 1 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA Inner Pouch: Nabisco belVita Apple Cinnamon Net Wt. 1.76 oz UPC 0 44000 02825 1 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA Shipper: Mixed "Better For You" Shipper UPC 00044000034023 which also contains product not subject to the recall 590 cases distributed
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Mondelez Global LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of belVita Breakfast Biscuit Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate Varieties due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at third party flour supplier.
Which lots are affected?
8 Jan 12 through 2 Sep 13
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
1 other product · FDA event 64408This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Case recalled by Mondelez Global.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Case recalled by Mondelez Global | Mondelez Global | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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