The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0784-2015·Announced 2015-01-21

NatureBox Sweet Blueberry Almonds Recalled for Missing Soy Labeling

NatureBox, Inc. is recalling Sweet Blueberry Almonds because the product label failed to list soy lecithin, an ingredient included in the recipe.

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 low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error regarding soy lecithin, and no illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

NatureBox, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Sweet Blueberry Almonds in 4 oz stand-up pouches, 5 lb corporate bags, and 1 oz sample bags. The recall was initiated after an inspector at the manufacturing facility noticed that the product label did not contain soy lecithin, which is listed on the product recipe.

The affected products were distributed nationwide. The specific lot codes and best-by dates are listed in the official recall notice. Consumers should check their pantry for these specific products and stop consuming them if they match the listed codes.

This recall is a precautionary measure to address a labeling error regarding a potential allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Sweet Blueberry Almonds - Blueberry Flavored Almonds. Ingredients: Almonds, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Vegetable Color (Red Cabbage Juice Extract), Beet Juice Concentrate. May also contain other tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, egg. Packaged in the following configuration: 4
Manufacturer
NatureBox, Inc.

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 (9)

  • "5BC14066 5BC14073" - Best By 7-18-14
  • "5BC14080 5BC14073" - Best by 7-23-2014
  • "1BC14139 2BC14126 2BC14133 2BC14133 4BC14142" - Best by 7-29-2014
  • 5BC14248 Best by 1-30-2014
  • "3BC14274 1BC14265 3BC14274 2BC14280 2BC14294" Best by 6-2-2015
  • "1BC14328 3BC14323 1BC14328 5BC14325" Best By 4-17-2015
  • 14199 - Besy by 1-18-2015
  • 14290 - Best by 4-17-2015
  • 14318 - Best by 5-14-2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.