The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0378-2014·Announced 2013-12-04

Plum Strawberry Barley Pouches Recalled for Post-Process Contamination

Plum Inc is recalling Strawberry Barley pouches due to a manufacturing defect that led to post-process contamination. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Plum Inc is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Plum Strawberry Barley flexible pouches with resealable spouts. The recall is being conducted due to a manufacturing defect that resulted in post-process contamination. The affected products are packaged in 6-count cartons and 4-count packages, with Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT.

The recalled items were distributed by Nest Collective, Inc., in Emeryville, CA. Distribution was nationwide and included exports to Korea, China, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Jordan, Bermuda, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. The total quantity involved is 597,827 cases across all varieties.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their Best By dates and packaging details. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Plum, Strawberry Barley Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY: NEST COLLECTIVE, INC. EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 1-877-9
Manufacturer
Plum Inc
Affected units
597,827

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)

  • UK Export only Item number PBB11U
  • Selling Unit UPC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 30 recalled by Plum Inc 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.

See all 30 products in this recall →