The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0631-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Torn Ranch Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

Torn Ranch LLC is recalling one lot of Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries due to a potential undeclared allergen (tree nuts-almonds).

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Recalling one lot code of Torn Ranch Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries 18 oz. resealable bags due to a potential for an undeclared allergen (TREE NUTS- ALMONDS)."

Plain-English summary

Torn Ranch LLC is recalling one lot code of Torn Ranch Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries 18 oz. resealable bags. The recall is due to a potential for an undeclared allergen, specifically tree nuts-almonds.

The affected product is identified by Lot code 1271 and a Best By date of 5-7-22. The product was produced by Torn Ranch in Petaluma, CA, and distributed in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and check for the specific lot code and best by date. The recall notice does not specify the total number of units or the exact distribution channels.

The recalled product

Product
Torn Ranch Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries 18oz. resealable bags UPC: 036412020169 Item code: 2016-18-CW Produced by Torn Ranch Petaluma, CA 94954
Manufacturer
Torn Ranch LLC.
Affected units
28,288

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 code 1271
  • Best By 5-7-22

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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