CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Jul 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous recalled by Hans Kissle Company

Hans Kissle is recalling Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous, distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 28 May 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUse by 06/04/17, Use By 06/05/17.
Quantity recalled580 lbs Bulk, 686 lbs retail.

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-2396-2017
FDA event ID
77408
Recalling firm
Hans Kissle, Haverhill, MA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
28 May 2017
FDA classified
27 Jun 2017
Reported
5 Jul 2017
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
Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

28 May 2017Recall initiated by company
27 Jun 2017Classified by FDA+30 days
5 Jul 2017Published in enforcement report+8 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 tree nuts-cashews

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

Whole Foods Cranberry Couscous- packaged in Clear plastic clamshell for 6oz, 14oz and 18oz, and white plastic pail for 10lb. UPC Codes: 036217162613(6oz), 036217162514(14oz), 036217261408(18oz), 036217110317(10lb)

Where it was distributed

MA, NH, ME, CT, RI

ConnecticutMassachusettsMaineNew HampshireRhode Island

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared tree nuts-cashews

Which lots are affected?

Use by 06/04/17, Use By 06/05/17.

Where was it sold?

MA, NH, ME, CT, 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 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.

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