Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Frankie’s Organic Plant Based Snack recall: Undeclared milk

Recall published 3 months ago

Undeclared milk

Frankie’s Organic Snacks — recalled snacks
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
August 11, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Frankie’s Organic
Product type
Snacks
Distribution
Florida, South Carolina, Washington
UPC codes
816929000089

Products covered by this recall

Plant Based Snack

What the company announced

Laval, Quebec Frankie's Organic is recalling 94 cases of Frankie’s Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This recall only involves Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs containing the following “Best Is Used By” date, UPC and Lot Code:

  • Product Name: Frankie’s Organic Plant Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs · Best If Used By: May 16, 2027 · UPC: 816929000089 · Lot Code: 05 16 2027 · Territory: Washington, Florida, South Carolina · Size: 4 oz. (113 g) · Retail packaging: Bag

The recall was initiated following two complaints of allergic reactions to related products sold in Canada.

The product can be found at PCC Markets in Washington State and Earth Fare Stores in Florida & South Carolina, as well as select independent retailers in the regions. Frankie's Organic is working with 3 distribution centers that any remaining inventory is removed from distribution. No other Frankie's Organic products are impacted.

Consumers should check their pantry for the Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs with Best If Used by: 05 16 2027 and should not consume them. Please discard or return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

At Frankie's Organic, the safety of consumers is the top priority. Frankie's Organic follows the highest possible food safety and quality control standards to ensure the safety and full enjoyment of its snacks. The root cause has been found to be an ingredient at the supplier level of seasoning that contains the allergen. Frankie's Organic is committed to implementing corrective actions following from the investigation of this event.

Consumers may contact Frankie's Organic team with any questions at 1-800-363-8209. Representatives are available Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm Eastern Standard Time.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 816929000089

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 05 16 2027

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • May 16, 2027
  • 05 16 2027

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Frankie’s Organic — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Please discard or return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Frankie’s Organic Foods Inc. — Consumers: Frankie's Organic Team, 1-800-363-8209

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Frankie’s Organic snacks recalled?

Undeclared milk People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 816929000089; lot code 05 16 2027; best-by date May 16, 2027 or 05 16 2027. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Please discard or return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Florida, South Carolina, Washington.

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