NatureBox Umami Almonds Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
NatureBox is recalling 802 units of Umami Almonds because the product may contain wheat, which is not listed in the ingredient statement.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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 (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
NatureBox, Inc. is recalling 802 units of NatureBox brand Umami Almonds. The product is packed in branded stand-up pouches with a net weight of 4.3 oz. The almonds are whole tamari flavored and were processed and packaged in San Carlos, CA. The product does not have UPC codes.
The recall was initiated because the product may contain wheat, a major allergen, which is not listed in the ingredient statement. The product label does declare that it is "Packed in a facility that also processes tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, and soy" below the ingredient statement. The affected lot codes have Best By Dates of 5/15/13 or earlier.
The product was sold via internet sales only. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific packaging and lot codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact NatureBox for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- NatureBox brand Umami Almonds packed in branded stand-up pouches (whole tamari flavored almonds), Net wt. 4.3 oz. No UPC Codes on the product, Product is processed and packaged by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA; NOTE: Product label DOES declare that it is "Packed in a…
- Manufacturer
- NatureBox, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Nuts / Snacks
- Affected units
- 802
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 (1)
- All lot codes with Best By Dates or 5/15/13 or earlier.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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