CLASS I Food recall · Reported 19 Feb 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Cinnamon recalled by Unified Western Grocers

Unified Western Grocers is recalling Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles - Frozen - gluten, distributed in Alaska, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 13 Jan 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codes2014AL15, 2014JN25, and 2014JL14. Kinnikinnick expanded the recall again on 1/23/14 to include all products produced prior to late December 2013. The expanded recall notice dated 1/23/14 states up to and including 2014AU11, 20140811 and 140811.

Quantity recalled35 cases

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-1489-2014
FDA event ID: 67297
Recalling firm: Unified Western Grocers, Tukwila, WA
Brand: Kinnikinnick
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Jan 2014
FDA classified: 13 Feb 2014
Reported: 19 Feb 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: FAX
Reason category: Undeclared Milk
Product category: Spices

Timeline

13 Jan 2014	Recall initiated by company
13 Feb 2014	Classified by FDA	+31 days
19 Feb 2014	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Unified Grocers is recalling Kinnikinnick brand bakery products due to undeclared milk. The labels also have a logo on them which indicate the product is dairy free.

Product as listed by the FDA

Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Homestyle Waffles - Frozen - gluten free, dairy free, nut free. 210 g/7.4oz Qty/pkg - 6 UPC 62013300199 8

Where it was distributed

OR, WA, and AK

Alaska Oregon Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Unified Grocers is recalling Kinnikinnick brand bakery products due to undeclared milk. The labels also have a logo on them which indicate the product is dairy free.

Which lots are affected?

2014AL15, 2014JN25, and 2014JL14. Kinnikinnick expanded the recall again on 1/23/14 to include all products produced prior to late December 2013. The expanded recall notice dated 1/23/14 states up to and including 2014AU11, 20140811 and 140811.

Where was it sold?

OR, WA, and AK

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

3 other products · FDA event 67297

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Original Homestyle Waffles Frozen recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Feb 2014	CLASS I	Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Original Homestyle Waffles Frozen recalledKinnikinnick	Unified Western Grocers	Undeclared Milk	AK, OR, WA
19 Feb 2014	CLASS I	Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Pancake and Waffle Mix recalledKinnikinnick	Unified Western Grocers	Undeclared Milk	AK, OR, WA
19 Feb 2014	CLASS I	Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Bread Crumbs Panko Style recalledKinnikinnick	Unified Western Grocers	Undeclared Milk	AK, OR, WA

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19 Feb 2014Food	CLASS I	Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Bread Crumbs Panko Style recalledKinnikinnick	Unified Western Grocers	Undeclared Milk	AK, OR, WA
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19 Feb 2014Food	CLASS I	Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Original Homestyle Waffles Frozen recalledKinnikinnick	Unified Western Grocers	Undeclared Milk	AK, OR, WA

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