Any animal cracker lovers with milk allergies will have to be on high alert if they’ve picked up a box on a Walmart run recently.
D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc., is voluntarily recalling the 32-ounce bag of Original Animal Crackers due to an undeclared milk ingredient, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Officials said in the release that the cookies, which come in a printed plastic bag are manufactured in California, may be packaged with other cookies that contain milk powder. The recall was issued after consumers reported finding other cookies with milk powder ingredients mixed into bags of the Original Animal Crackers.
“People who are allergic to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product,” officials said on the website.
The recall affects the bags that have the Best By Date of “07SEP17,” Bag Lot Numbers “LC120716” and “LD120716” and Case Lot Number “L120716” printed on the back. The UPC code is “7232091022.”
According to the FDA, cookies were distributed to Walmart stores in Utah, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming, California, Arizona, Washington, Louisiana, Oregon, Idaho, Hawaii, Montana Arkansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Nevada.
Those who have purchased the recalled animal crackers can return it to where they purchased them for a full refund. Contact D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. at 888-480-1988 for more information.
