Energy balls recalled for undeclared sesame allergen
Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls are being recalled due to undeclared sesame in the product. The recall affects packages distributed nationwide.
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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. The hazard is an undeclared allergen (sesame), which poses serious risk to allergic individuals. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Betty Lou's Inc is recalling Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds because sesame was added to the product but was not declared on the label. The affected product comes in 1.5 oz individual packages and 12-count display boxes.
Sesame is a known allergen that can cause serious allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Anyone with a sesame allergy or sensitivity should not consume this product. If you have purchased this product and have a sesame allergy, do not eat it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, shelf-stable, 12-month shelf life, 1.5 oz (42g) package and 12/1.5 oz. packages per display box. Packages are sold individually (UPC 0 1607352146 5) or packaged into 12-ct display box (UPC 0…
- Manufacturer
- Betty Lou's Inc
- Category
- Food — Snack / Energy Bar
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,174
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 (3)
- BB 08MAY24 hh:mm F5 1283 Best by Day
- Month
- 2023.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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