Severity
Low
FDA Food recall · Reported September 28, 2016
Sugar wafer cookies contain an ingredient that was recalled by the ingredient manufacturer due to the presence of extraneous foreign matter in the refined granulated sugar (ingred…
Shearer's Snacks recalled Keebler, Sugar Wafers, Vanilla, Net Wt 2.75 OZ (77 g), Made in Canada Distributed By Kell… - a low-severity action.
Keebler, Sugar Wafers, Vanilla, Net Wt 2.75 OZ (77 g), Made in Canada Distributed By Kell… was recalled by Shearer's Snacks in September 28, 2016. Reason: Sugar wafer cookies contain an ingredient that was recalled by the ingredient manufacturer due to the presenc…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2399-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Shearer's Snacks issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Sugar wafer cookies contain an ingredient that was recalled by the ingredient manufacturer due to the presenc….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2399-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-2399-2016) was formally reported on September 28, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 1, 2016. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Shearer's Snacks is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Burlington, IA. Federal records list the affected scope as 381 boxes.
The documented reason for this recall is: Sugar wafer cookies contain an ingredient that was recalled by the ingredient manufacturer due to the presence of extraneous foreign matter in the refined granulated sugar (ingredient in the finished product). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to customer distribution centers in FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, NC, NY, OK, TX, and VA.. Distribution scope 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, 2 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
381 boxes
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Keebler, Sugar Wafers, Vanilla, Net Wt 2.75 OZ (77 g), Made in Canada Distributed By Kellogg Sales Co, Battle Creek, MI 49016 USA
Sugar wafer cookies contain an ingredient that was recalled by the ingredient manufacturer due to the presence of extraneous foreign matter in the refined granulated sugar (ingredient in the finished product).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-2399-2016 |
| Date reported | September 28, 2016 |
| Date initiated | February 1, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Shearer's Snacks |
| Firm location | Burlington, IA |
| Affected scope | 381 boxes |
| Distribution | Distributed to customer distribution centers in FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, NC, NY, OK, TX, and VA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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