The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0770-2020·Announced 2020-02-26

Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Smoothie Recalled for Unapproved Herbicide

Suja Life LLC is recalling 9,005 bottles of Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie because raw flax material contained an unapproved herbicide.

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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves an unapproved herbicide in raw material, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Suja Life LLC is voluntarily recalling 9,005 bottles of Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. (UPC: 81861702236). The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by a supplier that the raw flax material used in the juice product contained an unapproved herbicide.

The affected product was distributed to one consignee with distribution centers in California, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Colorado, Michigan, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Iowa, New Hampshire, Maryland, Illinois, and New York, as well as retail locations throughout the United States. The recalled bottles have Best By Dates of 02/19/20, 02/27/20, 03/12/20, 03/26/20, and 04/09/20.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By dates listed above. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund, but consumers should stop consuming the product and contact the manufacturer or retailer for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236
Manufacturer
Suja Life LLC
Category
Food — Juice / Smoothie
Hazard
Affected units
9,005

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 (5)

  • Best By Dates: 02/19/20
  • 02/27/20
  • 03/12/20
  • 03/26/20
  • 04/09/20

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Suja Life LLC 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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