Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original 32oz Recall: Possible Milk Powder Contamination
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. recalls 32oz Original Animal Crackers (best by 07SEP17) due to potential milk powder contamination. Consumers should check bag lot numbers LC120716 or LD120716 for affected items.
Lower-risk recall
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling one specific best by date of 32 oz. Original Animal Crackers because they may be packaged with other cookies that contain milk powder.
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What happened, in plain English
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. is recalling specific 32-ounce packages of Original Animal Crackers that were packaged with other cookies containing milk powder. This recall is due to the possibility of milk powder contamination in the recalled product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22413-stauffer-s-animal-crackers-original-32oz-recall-possible-milk-powder.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22413-stauffer-s-animal-crackers-original-32oz-recall-possible-milk-powder · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1343-2017
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“Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original 32oz Recall: Possible Milk Powder Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22413-stauffer-s-animal-crackers-original-32oz-recall-possible-milk-powder. Based on FDA recall #F-1343-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1343-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled product may contain milk powder from other cookies during packaging. This could pose a risk for individuals with milk allergies or those who are sensitive to dairy products.
Who’s affected
Owners of 32-ounce Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original packages with best by date 07SEP17 and lot numbers LC120716 or LD120716 are affected. Children and those with milk allergies are at higher risk due to potential milk powder contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the label: 'Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original' with a net weight of 32 ounces. The best by date is 07SEP17 and lot numbers are LC120716 or LD120716.
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FRONT: Stauffer's Animal Crackers Original; Net Wt. 32 OZ.; BACK: (best by date): 07SEP17; (bag lot numbers) LC120716- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Bag Details
Look for the best by date (07SEP17) and lot numbers (LC120716 or LD120716) on the product label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 17 states.
FDA distribution: “AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, LA, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1343-2017 (January 18, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1343-2017 to see it in context.
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