Case UPC: 144000031944 Carton: Nabisco belVita Chocolate Variety Net Wt....

FDA Recall #F-1068-2013 — Class II — February 21, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-1068-2013
Date InitiatedFebruary 21, 2013
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmMondelez Global Llc
LocationEast Hanover, NJ

Product Description

Case UPC: 144000031944 Carton: Nabisco belVita Chocolate Variety Net Wt. 8.8 oz UPC 0 44000 03194 7 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA Inner Pouch: Nabisco belVita Chocolate Variety Net Wt. 1.76 oz UPC 0 44000 03192 3 Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA 14.08 oz Please note there are mixed shippers, shipper labels are not available: Mixed belVita Shipper UPC 0044000032784 which contains a 14.08 oz 2 pc product- waiting for label for this size. 9618 cases distributed.

Reason for Recall

belVita breakfast biscuit may contain fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at a third-party flour supplier.

Classification

Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Product Quantity

460,917 cases (6 boxes in each case with 5 pouches that contain 4 cookies)

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

21 Jan 13 through 29 Sep 13

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

Foreign objects in food — including metal fragments, plastic pieces, glass shards, or rubber — can cause a range of injuries. Dental injuries (chipped or broken teeth) are the most common result. Metal and glass fragments can cause lacerations to the mouth, throat, esophagus, or intestinal tract. Hard objects may also pose a choking hazard, particularly for children and the elderly. If you consumed food containing a foreign object and are experiencing pain, difficulty swallowing, or bleeding, seek medical attention immediately. If the object was metal or glass and you swallowed it, an X-ray may be needed to determine its location.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.