CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Smart Sense Fruit & Granola Trail Mix recalled by American Importing Co
American Importing is recalling Smart Sense Fruit & Granola Trail Mix, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 25 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-1729-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65447
- Recalling firm
- American Importing, Minneapolis, MN
- Brand
- Smart Sense
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Feb 2013
- FDA classified
- 22 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 31 Jul 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Granola Bars
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +147 days |
| 31 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
American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter from a 3rd party vendor.
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
Smart Sense Fruit & Granola Trail Mix, Net WT 4.0 oz , UPC 8 83967 29091 8, Distributed by Kmart corporation, Hoffman Estates, Il 60179, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
Where it was distributed
IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, VT.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter from a 3rd party vendor.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # Best By Date 9/10/2012 7/10/2013 10/16/2012 8/16/2013 10/23/2012 8/23/2013 11/5/2012 9/5/2013 12/3/2012 10/3/2013 1/3/2013 11/3/2013 1/4/2013 11/4/2013 1/22/2013 11/22/2013
Where was it sold?
IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, VT.
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
2 other products · FDA event 65447| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Orchard Reserve, Fiber Health Blend recalled by American Importing CoOrchard Reserve | American Importing | Foreign Material | 12 states | |
| CLASS II | Vanilla almond granola recalled by American Importing Co | American Importing | Foreign Material | 12 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Whole Foods Market Blueberry Almond Granola recalled by WFM Purchasing | WFM Purchasing | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | PA |
| Food | CLASS II | YoCrunch Low Fat Yogurt with Toppers, Strawberry recalled by Danone UsYoCrunch | Danone Us | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | YoCrunch Lowfat Yogurt with Toppers Two-product package recalledYoCrunch | Danone Us | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Zeke's Daddy's Granola recalled by BBF MassachusettsZeke's Daddy's | BBF Massachusetts | Undeclared Tree Nuts | NJ |
| Food | CLASS I | Bonya Strawberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait recalled by KnockroeBonya Strawberry-Banana | Knockroe | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 4 states |