Ocean's Halo Seaweed Chips Recalled for Gluten Contamination
New Frontier Foods is recalling Ocean's Halo Chili Lime Seaweed Chips because routine tests found gluten levels above the FDA limit for gluten-free products.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a reasonable probability that the use of the product will not cause serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling/contamination issue (gluten in a gluten-free product) without reported illnesses, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
New Frontier Foods, Inc. is recalling Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip in Chili Lime Flavor, 2.5 oz. bags. The product is labeled as containing organic and gluten-free ingredients and is USDA Organic certified. The recall is being conducted because routine tests showed levels of gluten above the FDA limit for a gluten-free product.
The affected product is distributed by New Frontier Foods, Inc. in Burlingame, CA. The specific lot number is 091716. The product was distributed to three US distributors in New Hampshire, Oregon, and California. The Outer Case UPC is 10851899005198 and the Unit (Bag) UPC is 8 51899 00519 1.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot number and UPC codes listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the distributor or retailer for a refund or replacement, as per standard recall procedures.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Chili Lime Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 10851899005198 Unit (Bag) UPC: 8 51899 00519 1 Distributed by New Frontier Foods, Inc. Burlingame, CA.
- Manufacturer
- New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Chips
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 (1)
- Lot number: 091716
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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