The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0338-2020·Announced 2019-12-25

Truly Good Foods South of the Border Nut Mix Recalled for Allergen Mislabeling

Tropical Nut & Fruit Company is recalling 106 boxes of Truly Good Foods South of the Border nut mix because the label failed to declare soy and tree nuts (almonds).

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for common allergens (soy and tree nuts), which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tropical Nut & Fruit Company is recalling 106 25-pound boxes of Truly Good Foods South of the Border nut mix. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered that the product inside the packaging contained different allergens than those listed on the label.

The affected product is distributed by Truly Good Foods in Charlotte, N.C., and carries the UPC 0 94184 11019 8. The specific lot code is 29119, with a best-by date of 04/15/2020 and item number 102340. The product was shipped to Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

The hazard involves the presence of soy and tree nuts (almonds) which were not declared on the product label. Consumers with allergies to soy or tree nuts should not consume this product. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Truly Good Foods SOUTH OF THE BORDER nut mix NET CT/WT: 25lb box, CONTAINS: PEANUTS, MILK, AND WHEAT. Distributed by Truly Good Foods, Charlotte, N.C. 28273 UPC 0 94184 11019 8

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 (3)

  • Lot code: 29119
  • Best by: 04/15/2020
  • Item #: 102340

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

Same manufacturer · Tropical Nut & Fruit Company

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