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Food recall · FDA · Published April 4, 2018

Avalanche Distributing, LLC recalls Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisweet chocolate and butterscotch

Avalanche Distributing recalls Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet cereal due to missing milk and soy declarations on labels. The product contains whey, milk, and soy lecithin but does not list these allergens.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1014-2018FoodScotcharoo ›
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Recalling firmAvalanche Distributing, LLC1317 1st Ave · Zillah, WA 98953-9440
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What happened, in plain English

Avalanche Distributing recalls Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet cereal because its label does not list milk or soy as ingredients, even though it contains these allergens. This poses a risk for people with milk or soy allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19268-scotcharoo-valanga-gourmet-cereal-recall-missing-milk-soy-declaration.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19268-scotcharoo-valanga-gourmet-cereal-recall-missing-milk-soy-declaration · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1014-2018

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“Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet Cereal Recall: Missing Milk/Soy Declaration.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19268-scotcharoo-valanga-gourmet-cereal-recall-missing-milk-soy-declaration. Based on FDA recall #F-1014-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1014-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The cereal contains whey, milk, and soy lecithin but does not declare milk or soy on the label. This means individuals with milk or soy allergies could unknowingly consume the product and experience an allergic reaction.

Who’s affected

People with milk or soy allergies may be affected by this cereal. The product is sold in boxes of 12, each weighing 3.2 ounces.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet' on the label. The cereal is sold in boxes of 12, each weighing 3.2 ounces (91g) with UPC 814524611556.

  • Brand
    Scotcharoo
  • Product
    Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisweet chocolate and butterscotch
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Label for Allergens

    Look for the statement 'Contains Peanuts' and verify the label does not list milk or soy.

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Questions people ask

Does this cereal contain milk or soy?

Yes, the cereal contains whey, milk, and soy lecithin but does not declare milk or soy on the label.

Why is this cereal being recalled?

The product label does not list milk or soy as ingredients, even though it contains these allergens.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for the product name 'Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet' on the label. The cereal is sold in boxes of 12, each weighing 3.2 ounces (91g) with UPC 814524611556.

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Contact Scotcharoo

We’ve drafted a message you can send Scotcharoo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-1014-2018 — Scotcharoo Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisw

Hello,

I own a Scotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisweet chocolate and butterscotch that is covered by recall F-1014-2018 from Scotcharoo.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1014-2018 (April 4, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1014-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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