Frankie’s Organic Vegan Cheddar Puffs are being recalled because they may contain milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label as required. Anyone who is allergic to milk proteins, as well as anyone with lactose intolerance, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. Two allergic reactions in Canada have been reported to the company. The recalling firm is Laval, Quebec Frankie’s Organic.
There are 94 cases of this product included in this recall. The recall is only for this specific product with the numbers listed below.
The recalled item is Frankie’s Organic Plant Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs that are packaged in a 4 ounce (113 gram) bright blue bag with a drawing of a man carrying the puffs and a wheel of cheese. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 816929000089. The lot code is 05 16 2027, and the best if used by date is May 16, 2027.
The product was sold at PCC Markets in Washington State and Earth Fare stores in Florida and South Carolina, along with select independent retailers in those regions. The company is working with distribution centers to make sure that any remaining product is removed from distribution.
If you bought Frankie’s Organic Vegan Cheddar Puffs and you cannot consume milk, do not eat it. You can throw it away in a secure trash can with a tight fitting lid after first double bagging it so others can’t see it, or you can take it back to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
