The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1477-2014·Announced 2014-02-19

Gano Excel Recalls Spirulina Sachets for Undeclared Wheat and Soy

Gano Excel USA is recalling Gano C'Real Spirulina sachets because they contain undeclared wheat and soy allergens.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gano Excel USA Inc is voluntarily recalling Gano C'Real Spirulina, Net Wt. 450g (30gx15 sachets). The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared wheat and soy. The affected product is identified by Lot 290712, with a manufacturing date of July 2012.

A total of 27,139 units were distributed nationwide in the United States via the internet. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Gano C'Real Spirulina, Net Wt. 450g (30gx15 sachets)
Manufacturer
Gano Excel USA Inc
Affected units
27,139

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)

  • Lot: 290712 (290712 MFG July 2012)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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