Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Fry Daddy Party Mix recall: Undeclared walnuts

Recall published 3+ years ago

Undeclared walnuts

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The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

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

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, 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
June 30, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Fry Daddy
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Michigan
UPC codes
850047648006, 860007991509, 860007669545, 850047648013, 860007991516, 860007669552, 850047648020, 860007991523, 860007669569, 850047648037, 860007669576, 850058648044, 860007991547, 860007669590

Products covered by this recall

Party Mix

What the company announced

Walker, Michigan - Fry Daddy’s Brand is voluntarily recalling its Party Mix in all flavors and sizes due to undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The company is committed to the safety and satisfaction of its customers and is taking immediate action to rectify the situation.

The affected product, Party Mix in all flavors and sizes, were distributed in Michigan and sold through various retail outlets. The recall pertains to all Party Mix flavors and sizes with the following details:

Product:Party Mix in all Flavors and sizes

Fry Daddy’s Band Original Party Mix 12oz UPC 850047648006, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Original Party Mix 3.75oz UPC 860007991509, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Original Gluten Free Party Mix 10oz UPC 860007669545, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Jalapeno Party Mix 12oz UPC 850047648013, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Jalapeno Party Mix 3.75oz UPC 860007991516, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Jalapeno Gluten Free Party Mix 10oz UPC 860007669552, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Cheddar Party Mix 12oz UPC 850047648020, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Cheddar Party Mix 3.75oz UPC 860007991523, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Cheddar Gluten Free Party Mix 10oz UPC 860007669569, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Ranch Party Mix 12oz UPC 850047648037, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Ranch Party Mix 3.75oz UPC 86007991530, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Ranch Gluten Free Party Mix 10oz UPC 860007669576, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Super Ranch Jalapeno Party Mix 12oz UPC 850058648044, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Super Ranch Jalapeno Party Mix 3.75oz UPC 860007991547, Bagged

Fry Daddy’s Band Super Ranch Jalapeno Gluten Free Party Mix 10oz UPC 860007669590, Bagged

Products included in this recall include sell by dates from June 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

This occurred due to a change to the deluxe mixed nuts removing hazelnuts and pistachios and adding walnuts to the party mix. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing walnuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of walnuts. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Party Mix in all flavors and sizes are urged to discontinue its use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. There are no known reactions to date. Customers can also contact Fry Daddy’s Brand Customer Support at 616.818.7715 between the hours of 8am to 5pm Eastern Time Zone Monday through Friday or [email protected] for further assistance and information regarding the recall process.

Fry Daddy’s Brand deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this issue may have caused to its valued customers and assures them that their health and safety remain the company's utmost priority. The company is committed to working closely with regulatory authorities and implementing corrective measures to prevent future incidents.

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 18 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.

  • 850047648006
  • 860007991509
  • 860007669545
  • 850047648013
  • 860007991516
  • 860007669552
  • 850047648020
  • 860007991523
  • 860007669569
  • 850047648037
  • 860007669576
  • 850058648044
  • 860007991547
  • 860007669590

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • June 1, 2023

Package size

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

  • 12 oz
  • 3.75 oz
  • 10 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 Nuts

Fry Daddy — This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. 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 peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the affected Party Mix in all flavors and sizes are urged to discontinue its use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Fry Daddy’s Brand — Consumers: Fry Daddy’s Brand Customer Support, 616-818-7715, [email protected]

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.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Fry Daddy other food products recalled?

Undeclared walnuts People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts 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 850047648006, 860007991509, 860007669545; best-by date June 1, 2023. 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 peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the affected Party Mix in all flavors and sizes are urged to discontinue its use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Michigan.

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