The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0858-2013·Announced 2013-01-09

Nature's Path Recalls Granola Due to Undeclared Almond Allergen

Nature's Path Foods is recalling 25 lb. containers of Hemp Plus Granola because the product contains almonds that are not declared on the label.

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 on a common allergen (almond), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nature's Path Foods Inc is recalling 2,872 cases of 25 lb. containers of Hemp Plus Granola. The recall is due to an undeclared almond allergen. The product was mislabeled as Hemp Plus Granola, but it is actually Vanilla Almond Granola, which contains almonds. The almonds are not listed in the ingredients on the label.

The affected product is packaged in 25 lb. containers with the UPC 0 58449 88001 1. The recall covers products with Best Before dates of June 12, 2013, June 13, 2013, and June 14, 2013. The code 002 12 261 02:59 is also associated with the affected units, indicating a manufacturing date of September 17, 2012.

The product was distributed to Colorado, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact Nature's Path Foods for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hemp Plus Granola. The product is packaged in a 25 lb. container. The UPC is 0 58449 88001 1. The product is labeled in parts: "***HempPlus Granola***INGREDIENTS: Organic rolled oats, organic evaporated cane juice, organic soybean oil, organic brown rice flour, organic flax

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 Before 2013 June 12
  • 2013 June 13
  • 12 261: Internal code for year
  • September 17)
  • 02:59: product packaging time.

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: