The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0895-2020·Announced 2020-04-01

Organic By Nature Chia/Flax Boost Recalled for Unapproved Herbicide

Organic By Nature is recalling Chia/Flax Boost dietary supplements because the flaxseed powder contains unapproved herbicide Haloxyfop.

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 III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an unapproved herbicide, but no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Organic By Nature, Inc. is recalling care/of Chia/Flax Boost Dietary Supplement, 0.35 oz. (10g) foil packets. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by a supplier that the Organic Ground Flaxseed powder used in the product was under recall by the manufacturer due to the presence of the unapproved herbicide Haloxyfop.

The affected product is distributed by Noho Health Inc. in New York, NY. The recall covers specific lots: 72551, 73207, 73435, 73436, 73376, 73377, and 73378. The product was distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and the Netherlands.

Consumers should check their pantry for these specific lot numbers. If you have the affected product, you should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
care/of Chia/Flax Boost Dietary Supplement; Net Wt. 0.35 oz. (10g) foil packets; Finished Product Item # FCOFBP10G Distributed by Noho Health Inc., New York, NY 10013
Manufacturer
Organic By Nature, Inc.
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard

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 (7)

  • lot 72551
  • 73207
  • 73435
  • 73436
  • 73376
  • 73377
  • 73378

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Organic By Nature, 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.

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