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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Atkinson Milling Company Recalls Frozen 1 Lb Bag Frozen Hushpuppies with Onions, 2 Lb 8oz Bag Frozen Hushpuppies With Onions and 2 Lb 8oz Bag Frozen Hushpuppies Without Onions Due to Undeclared Milk

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Milk
Company Name:
Atkinson Milling Company
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Atkinson’s
Product Description:
Product Description
Hushpuppies with Onions, Hushpuppies

Company Announcement

SELMA, NC – December 5, 2024 – Atkinson Milling Company is recalling a variety of Hushpuppies due to undeclared milk allergen (products are listed below). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

On November 29, 2024, during an internal review of the label, the firm discovered that they did not have milk listed in the “ingredients” or “contains” sections. Upon this discovery, and out of an abundance of caution, the firm decided to report this labeling error to North Carolina Department of Agriculture and the Food & Drug Administration.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Please see the pictures below for further identification. Products affected are:

PRODUCT

SIZE

LOT/MFG CODES

UPC

USE BY DATE

Hushpuppies With Onions 1 lb All lot codes 0 72119 20718 2 All Sell By Dates Before 7/24/2026
Hushpuppies With Onions 2 lb 8 oz All lot codes 0 72119 20305 4 All Sell By Dates Before 11/11/2026
Hushpuppies 2 lb 8 oz All lot codes 0 72119 20304 7 All Sell By Dates Before 10/16/2026

The products were distributed with the incorrect labeling up to December 2, 2024. The Sell By Date is located on the back of the package below the ingredient statement for the 2lb 8oz bags and embossed on the end of the bag for the 1lb bag. These products were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail and wholesale stores located in the States of: GA, MD, NC, NJ, SC, TN, VA & WV.

Atkinson’s takes allergies and food safety seriously. We are sorry for this oversight and will continue to make strides to prevent this from ever happening again. We are deeply appreciative of each and every one of our customers.

Consumers who have purchased these affected products may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company’s Consumer Department at 1-800-948-5707 Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Consumer Department

Product Photos

  • Hushpuppies With Onions, 1 lb, front label
  • Hushpuppies With Onions, 1 lb, back label
  • Hushpuppies with Onions, 2lb 8 oz, front label
  • Hushpuppies with Onions, 2lb 8 oz, back label
  • Hushpuppies 2lb 8 oz, front label
  • Hushpuppies 2lb 8 oz, back label
  • Example of Sell By Date of 2lb 8oz bags.
  • Example of Sell By Date of 1lb bag
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