CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Mar 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Creamy Ranch flavored ready-to-eat snack mix recalled by Catalina Snacks

Catalina Snacks is recalling Creamy Ranch flavored ready-to-eat snack mix, distributed in 21 states. The recall was initiated on 15 Feb 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By Date 2/15/2023

Quantity recalled316,980 pouches Total.

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-0617-2023
FDA event ID: 91675
Recalling firm: Catalina Snacks, Lebanon, IN
Brand: Creamy Ranch
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Feb 2023
FDA classified: 15 Mar 2023
Reported: 22 Mar 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

15 Feb 2023	Recall initiated by company
15 Mar 2023	Classified by FDA	+28 days
22 Mar 2023	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

Foreign material, metal

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

Creamy Ranch flavored ready-to-eat snack mix packaged in 6oz (UPC 850017468160) plastic stand up pouch.

Where it was distributed

NY, CA, CO, IA, KY, TX, AZ, GA, FL, MD, IN, PA, IL, OR, NJ, OK, VA, NV, NH, WI, CT, Online sales

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland New Hampshire New Jersey Nevada New York Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Stores named: Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Foreign material, metal

Which lots are affected?

Best By Date 2/15/2023

Where was it sold?

NY, CA, CO, IA, KY, TX, AZ, GA, FL, MD, IN, PA, IL, OR, NJ, OK, VA, NV, NH, WI, CT, Online sales

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

6 other products · FDA event 91675

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Fruit flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled by Catalina Snacks.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Mar 2023	CLASS II	Fruit flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled by Catalina Snacks	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS II	Maple Waffle flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled by Catalina SnacksMaple Waffle	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS II	Honey Graham flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled by Catalina Snacks	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS II	Cheddar flavored ready-to-eat snack mix recalled by Catalina Snacks	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS II	Spicy Kick flavored ready-to-eat snack mix recalled by Catalina Snacks	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023	CLASS II	Chocolate Peanut Butter flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states

More recalls from Catalina Snacks

All 7

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Mar 2023Food	CLASS II	Chocolate Peanut Butter flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023Food	CLASS II	Spicy Kick flavored ready-to-eat snack mix recalled by Catalina Snacks	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023Food	CLASS II	Cheddar flavored ready-to-eat snack mix recalled by Catalina Snacks	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023Food	CLASS II	Honey Graham flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled by Catalina Snacks	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states
22 Mar 2023Food	CLASS II	Maple Waffle flavored ready-to-eat cereal recalled by Catalina SnacksMaple Waffle	Catalina Snacks	Foreign Material	21 states

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