Kroger Recalls 16 oz Quinoa Packages for Possible Pesticide Contamination
The Kroger Company is recalling 16 oz packages of quinoa due to possible contamination with pesticide. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific best-by dates listed.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is possible pesticide contamination without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
The Kroger Company is recalling 16 oz plastic packages of quinoa due to possible contamination with pesticide. The recall involves 29,392 bags, distributed in cases of 8 bags each. The affected product was sent to Kroger Distribution Centers in Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
The specific best-by dates for the recalled product are 01FEB20L, 04FEB20L, 05FEB20L, and 28FEB20L. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific dates and product details. If they have the recalled product, they should stop using it and return it to the store of purchase for a refund or follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Quinoa, 16 oz plastic package
- Manufacturer
- The Kroger Company
- Category
- Food — Grains / Cereals
- 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 (4)
- BEST BY 01FEB20L
- BEST BY 04FEB20L
- BEST BY 05FEB20L
- and BEST BY 28FEB20L
Distribution
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