CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trader Joes Coconut Cranberry Granola recalled

New England Natural Bakers is recalling Trader Joes Coconut Cranberry Granola (, distributed in 19 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By Date: 08/19/16
Quantity recalled747 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-0097-2016
FDA event ID
72358
Recalling firm
New England Natural Bakers, Greenfield, MA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 Oct 2015
FDA classified
28 Oct 2015
Reported
4 Nov 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Other
Reason category
Undeclared Milk
Product category
Granola Bars

Timeline

7 Oct 2015Recall initiated by company
28 Oct 2015Classified by FDA+21 days
4 Nov 2015Published 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

Pecan Praline granola was packed into Coconut Granola boxes. Product may contain undeclared milk, wheat, and pecans.

Product as listed by the FDA

Trader Joes Coconut Cranberry Granola (SKU 51131), packaged in a 16 oz. box, with Best By date 08/19/16 printed at the top of the package UPC Code: 0051 1315 printed on side panel.

Where it was distributed

Directly distributed to Trader Joe's Warehouses in CA and PA. Product was further distributed to Trader Joes stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Vermont and Washington D.C.

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Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Pecan Praline granola was packed into Coconut Granola boxes. Product may contain undeclared milk, wheat, and pecans.

Which lots are affected?

Best By Date: 08/19/16

Where was it sold?

Directly distributed to Trader Joe's Warehouses in CA and PA. Product was further distributed to Trader Joes stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Vermont and Washington D.C.

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.

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