The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0087-2017·Announced 2016-10-19

NatureBox Dark Cocoa Nom Noms Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

NatureBox is recalling Dark Cocoa Nom Noms because some bags may contain peanut butter but do not list peanuts on the label.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the highest severity level for food recalls involving undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

NatureBox, Inc. is recalling 12,775 bags of Dark Cocoa Nom Noms, 4.5 oz. (128g), Lot 16083. The recall was initiated after a third-party warehouse notified the firm that some Peanut Butter Nom Nom product had been packaged in Dark Cocoa Nom Nom packaging. As a result, these specific bags contain peanuts but do not declare peanuts in the ingredient or allergen information.

The affected product was distributed nationwide through direct purchase on the company's website. The product is shipped directly to customers per individual order or to corporate customers in cases of 20 x 4.5 oz. bags. The best-by date for the recalled lot is 09/23/16.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantry for bags matching the lot number and UPC provided. Individuals with a peanut allergy should not consume the product. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall.

The recalled product

Product
Dark Cocoa Nom Noms 4.5oz. (128g) UPC: 8 54557 00533 5 Lot 16083 Product is shipped directly to customers per individual order or to corporate customers in 20 x 4.5 oz. bags cases. Ingredients: Rolled Oats, Almonds. For address freshness (Grape juice, rice dextrin), hon
Manufacturer
NatureBox, Inc.
Affected units
12,775

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot 16083
  • Best By 09/23/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.