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Food recall: Vanilla almond granola, Net WT 16 oz(454g), UPC 0 71725 71239 4, Distributed by American Importing Co., Inc, Minneapolis
FDA enforcement event 65447 is a food recall by American Importing Co, Inc of Minneapolis, MN, initiated 25 Feb 2013 and classified Class II, with 3 product records.
FDA defines Class II as 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. 52% of the 546 food enforcement events initiated in 2013 carry the same class.
Status: Terminated, terminated 10 Jul 2017. Initiation: voluntary: firm initiated. American Importing Co, Inc has 6 enforcement events on this register, with a median of 1 product record per event.
Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. openFDA export dated 28 Sep 2026.
Recalling firm
American Importing Co, Inc, Minneapolis, MN.
Reason for recall
"American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter from a 3rd party vendor."
Distribution
"IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, VT."
Product records
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-1727-2013 | Vanilla almond granola, Net WT 16 oz(454g), UPC 0 71725 71239 4, Distributed by American Importing Co., Inc, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Vanilla Almond Granola, Net Wt 16 oz (454g), UPC 7 25439 20038 7, Distributed by DZA Brands LLC, Salisbury,NC 28147. Hy-Vee Granola Vanilla Almond, 24 oz, UPC 71725 71239 Amport,… | 16,884 cases (8/case) and 1500 bags. | Class II | Terminated | 31 Jul 2013 |
| F-1728-2013 | Orchard Reserve, Fiber Health Blend, Net WT 6.5 oz , UPC 0 71725 74211 7, Distributed by Amport Foods, Minneapolis, MN 55414. | 910 cases (12/case) | Class II | Terminated | 31 Jul 2013 |
| F-1729-2013 | Smart Sense Fruit & Granola Trail Mix, Net WT 4.0 oz , UPC 8 83967 29091 8, Distributed by Kmart corporation, Hoffman Estates, Il 60179, Minneapolis, MN 55414. | 1462 cases (12/case) | Class II | Terminated | 31 Jul 2013 |
Context
Other enforcement events for American Importing Co, Inc
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2014 | Product label: Amport Foods, Granola, Cinnamon Crunch, 22 oz (1 lb, 6 0z), UPC 0 71725 72511 0, Best BY 03-26-15, Ingred | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 7 Jan 2014 | Simply balanced, herb mixed freeze dried vegetables all natural, Ingredients: Super sweet corn, edamame, peas, carrots, | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 26 Aug 2013 | Amport Foods Chocolate Raisins. Net Wt. 12 oz (340g). UPC 71725-71190. Allergy Information: This product is produced on | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 7 May 2013 | Market Pantry, Sweet & Salty Mix, NET WT 3 oz (85g), UPC 0 85239 08131 0, INGREDIENTS: Peanuts (peanuts...) ...Honey Roa | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 8 Aug 2012 | Nature's Harvest, pine nuts, Net WT 3 oz (85 g), Distributed by Amport Foods, 550 Kasota Ave, SE., Minneapolis, MN 55414 | Food | Class II | 1 |
All 6 events for American Importing Co, Inc
Questions and answers
Why was this food recalled?
FDA's record gives the reason for recall as: "American Importing Co., d/b/a Amport Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Amport Foods 16 oz Vanilla Almond Granola because they may contain pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter from a 3rd party vendor."
What does Class II mean?
FDA classifies recalls by relative degree of health hazard. Class II is 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.
Where was the product distributed?
FDA's distribution pattern field reads: "IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, VT."
Is the recall still ongoing?
FDA lists the status as Terminated; the termination date is 10 Jul 2017. "Terminated" means FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made.
Where does this data come from?
openFDA enforcement reports (food, drug and device), CC0, export dated 28 Sep 2026. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. The FDA enforcement report linked above is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: openFDA food enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026; records grouped by FDA event number. The class shown for the event is the most severe class among its records. Errors in processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections.