CLASS III Food recall · Reported 4 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Grain Free Granola recalled by Paleonola

Paleonola is recalling Paleonola Grain Free Granola, distributed in Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 18 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By dates: 092520

Quantity recalled7,388 Cases 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-0793-2020
FDA event ID: 85006
Recalling firm: Paleonola, Pawtucket, RI
Brand: Paleonola Grain
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Feb 2020
FDA classified: 4 Mar 2020
Reported: 4 Mar 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Packaging Defects
Product category: Granola Bars

Timeline

18 Feb 2020	Recall initiated by company
4 Mar 2020	Classified by FDA	+15 days
4 Mar 2020	Published in enforcement report	+0 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potentially contaminated with an unapproved herbicide, haloxyfop.

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

Paleonola Grain Free Granola; Pumpkin Pie; packaged in 10oz stand-up pouches; UPC 013964497137

Where it was distributed

NJ, NH, MA, FL, RI

Florida Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey Rhode Island

Questions about this recall

Is Grain Free Granola recalled?

Yes. Paleonola recalled Grain Free Granola on 18 Feb 2020. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0793-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Potentially contaminated with an unapproved herbicide, haloxyfop.

Which lots are affected?

Best By dates: 092520

Where was it sold?

NJ, NH, MA, FL, RI

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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