CLASS III Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix recalled
R.l. Schreiber Inc - Lebanon is recalling R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix, distributed in 17 states. The recall was initiated on 3 Apr 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1644-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65575
- Recalling firm
- R.l. Schreiber Inc - Lebanon, Lebanon, KY
- Brand
- R.L. Schreiber
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Apr 2013
- FDA classified
- 8 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 17 Jul 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 3 Apr 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +96 days |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains undeclared Red 40. Product does not meet quality specifications for color.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix, 2.5 lb packaged in white flexible plastic bag, 12 bags per case.
Where it was distributed
The affected product was distributed to the following states:AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, and WA.
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaIdahoIllinoisMassachusettsMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNevadaOhioOregonPennsylvaniaTennesseeWashington
Questions about this recall
Is R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix recalled?
Yes. R.l. Schreiber Inc - Lebanon recalled R.L. Schreiber Batter Mix on 3 Apr 2013. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1644-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains undeclared Red 40. Product does not meet quality specifications for color.
Which lots are affected?
Product Code CFBATTEB, 1464; Lot Code 3-066-133872
Where was it sold?
The affected product was distributed to the following states:AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, and WA.
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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