The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1349-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Glorybee Raw California Orange Blossom Honey Recalled for Unapproved Fumagillin Residue

Glorybee Natural Sweeteners is recalling Raw California Orange Blossom Honey because FDA samples tested positive for unapproved fumagillin residue.

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 the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves unapproved drug residue without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Glorybee Natural Sweeteners, Inc. is recalling Raw California Orange Blossom Honey due to the presence of unapproved fumagillin (an antibiotic drug) residue. The recall involves Item #13898 (18 oz jars) and Item #13899 (cases of six 18 oz jars). The total quantity recalled is 3,162 jars, comprising 2,166 jars from lot MG0117488 and 996 jars from lot MG0129500.

The recall was initiated after two random FDA samples tested positive for unapproved fumagillin residue. The affected products were distributed in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The labels do not include Best By or Expiration dates.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of honey should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Item #13898 Raw California Orange Blossom Honey, packaged in an 18 oz jar with gold metal lid. Retail Jar UPC: 0 30042 00305 9. Item #13899 Raw California Orange Blossom Honey packaged in a case with 6 / 18 oz jars with gold metal lids. Case UPC: 0 30042 00338 7. The label

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states: