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FDA Food recall · Reported November 16, 2016

Brownwood Farms Michigan Cherry Preserves 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Art's Tavern (Cherry Preserves 12oz).

Products contain milk not declared on the label.

Recall #
F-0425-2017
Affected scope
115195 units
Initiated
October 20, 2016
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Brownwood Farms recalled Brownwood Farms Michigan Cherry Preserves 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labe… - a moderate-severity action.

Brownwood Farms Michigan Cherry Preserves 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labe… was recalled by Brownwood Farms in November 16, 2016. Reason: Products contain milk not declared on the label.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0425-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Brownwood Farms issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Products contain milk not declared on the label..

Moderate
severity level
115K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 16, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0425-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Brownwood Farms Michigan Cherry Preserves 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Art's Tavern (Cherry Preserves 12oz).

Reason for recall

Products contain milk not declared on the label.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0425-2017
Date reported November 16, 2016
Date initiated October 20, 2016
Recalling firm Brownwood Farms
Firm location Williamsburg, MI
Affected scope 115195 units
Distribution Nationwide. Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

115195 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brownwood Farms Michigan Cherry Preserves 12oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Art's Tavern (Cherry Preserves 12oz).. Recalled by Brownwood Farms. Units affected: 115195 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Products contain milk not declared on the label.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 16, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0425-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide. Canada..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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