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DSCP-FTW July 3, 2023 

ALFOODACT 2023-027 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD 

SUBJECT: Urgent Food Recall of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles Due to Potential 

Presence of Undeclared Wheat Allergen 

1. REFERENCE: DHA-MSR 6025.01/AR 40-660/ DLAR 6025.01/NAVSUPINST 

10110.8D/AFI 48-161_IP/MCO 10110.38D, DOD Hazardous Food & Nonprescription Drug 

Recall System, 6 September 2018. 

2. COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Van’s International Foods (“Van’s” or “the Company”) 

is voluntarily recalling certain packages of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles, because they 

may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the 

risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. 

This recall ONLY affects the limited number of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles in the lot 

code indicated. No other Van’s products are included in this recall. 

To date, no allergic reactions or illnesses associated with consumption of the affected product 

have been reported. This recall has been initiated in an abundance of caution due to potential 

presence of wheat in certain products labeled as gluten-free. The recalled products should not be 

consumed. 

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that wheat-containing product was distributed in 

packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat. Subsequent investigation indicates that the 

problem was caused by the inclusion of a limited number of cartons for Van’s Gluten Free 

Original Waffles with a pallet of cartons intended for wheat containing products. Immediate 

steps were taken to prevent recurrence. 

Van’s is conducting this recall with full knowledge and cooperation of the Food and Drug 

Administration. 

3. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: The affected products are labeled with Lot 

Code #UW40193L and have an expiration date of 1/19/2024. To identify the Lot Code and 

expiration date, please refer to the side of the carton. Consumers who believe they have 

purchased recalled lot code product are urged to confirm the lot code with place of purchase. 
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4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES: 

5. CONTACT INFORMATION: Anyone who has a recalled product in their possession 

should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers 

may contact Van’s Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-7117 or visit its website at 

www.vansfoods.com/about-vans/contact-us.

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FINDINGS.

a. Army Veterinary Services and Air Force Public Health Personnel: Report negative and 

positive findings in the Veterinary Service Information Management System (VSIMS) 

Subsistence Recalls application. If you are not in one of these two groups, please use the 

instructions below (paragraphs b-d). 
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b. Navy: 

1) SHIPS AT SEA: Must report positive and negative findings to supporting Veterinary 

Service unit. Are authorized to destroy or dispose of recalled products utilizing the procedures 

and reporting requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5302 and 6000(4), to include 

completion of a DD Form 200 and Standard Form 364. Procedures for completing the DD Form 

200 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 6001. Procedures for completing Standard Form 

364 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5300(2)(c). 

2) SHIPS IN PORT/HOMEPORTED/ASHORE GALLEYS: Supporting Veterinary 

Service unit will conduct inspection and report positive and negative findings in VSIMS 

Subsistence Recalls application. Contact the appropriate DLA Account Manager via Regional 

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) to arrange pickup of recall items. Contact your 

supporting (NAVSUP FLC) for any issues regarding PV Pickup. Proceed with the same guidance 

in the paragraph above. 

c. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors: Report positive and negative findings to 

your Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, TVLS, and dscpconssafofc@dla.mil within 72-

hours. Positive Response Information required: (Vendor must provide all the following 

information): 

1) ALFOODACT 202X-XXX 

2) DLA Contract Number: 

3) Unit of Measure: 

4) Quantity Currently in Stock: 

5) List of customers that received product AND (a-h) for each customer: 

a) Customer name and location: 

b) DLA Purchase Order Number: 

c) Vendor Invoice Number: 

d) Item Stock number (LSN, NSN): 

e) Quantity Shipped: 

f) Date Shipped: 

g) Value of Affected Product: 

h) Amount of credit due: 

d. AAFES, MWR, NEX, MCCS, DeCA, DLA, dining facilities, and all other agencies,

report your findings in accordance with the procedures outlined by your agency. 

7. If you know of others who need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Subscribe. If 

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8. Previous recalls are available on the DLA-TS Food Safety Office website: 

https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/fso/ALFOODACT/. 

9. Point of contact for ALFOODACT messages is the undersigned at commercial telephone 215-

737-0329/DSN: 312-444-0329, or dscpconssafofc@dla.mil. 

 

LORENZO D. LEWIS JR. 

Chief Warrant Officer Two, U.S. Army 

Quality Assurance Officer