Tropical Nut & Fruit Recalls Chia Seed Sticks for Undeclared Peanuts
Tropical Nut & Fruit Co. is recalling 1,380 lbs of Chia ReCharged Stix Mix due to undeclared peanuts. The product was distributed in Florida and North Carolina.
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 FDA classified this recall as Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a minimum score of 4 (Severe), as they involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death, particularly given the undeclared allergen.
Plain-English summary
Tropical Nut & Fruit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1,380 lbs of "All Natural Chia ReCharged Stix Mix" (Chia Seed Sticks), Net Wt. 5oz. The recall was initiated on January 28, 2013, because the product contains undeclared peanuts. The affected product is identified by UPC Code 0 94184 01014 6 and includes Lot #s 052112, 060512, 071712, 080212, and 081612 with Best Before dates ranging from 01/20/13 to 04/17/13.
The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious type of recall. The product was distributed in Florida and North Carolina. Tropical Nut & Fruit Co. notified the public via a press release.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the company for instructions on disposal or return. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious, as the presence of undeclared peanuts poses a significant risk of allergic reaction.
The recalled product
- Product
- Labeled in part: "All Natural Chia ReCharged Stix Mix***Chia Seed Sticks***Net Wt. 5oz", UPC Code: 0 94184 01014 6
- Manufacturer
- Tropical Nut & Fruit Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snack Bars
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 (6)
- Lot #'s: 052112
- 060512
- 071712
- 080212
- and 081612
- Best Before dates 01/20/13 to 04/17/13
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