The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1586-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Sunfood Recalls Organic Sacha Inchi Powder Due to Staphylococcus Enterotoxin Risk

Sunfood is recalling Organic Sacha Inchi Powder because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus enterotoxin. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

What this means for you

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 a high-risk pathogen (Staphylococcus enterotoxin) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sunfood Corporation is recalling Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, including 8oz. white poly bags and bulk packaging, due to the potential for contamination with Staphylococcus enterotoxin. The affected product includes Lot No. 141027 (retail) and Lot No. 141111 (bulk), with a total quantity of 4,841.30 lbs.

The recall covers products distributed nationwide in the United States as well as internationally to Japan, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Sunfood Corporation for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, 8oz. white poly bags, UPC 803813-28444 1. Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, bulk.
Manufacturer
Sunfood Corportation
Category
Food — Powders
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 (2)

  • Lot No. 141027 (retail)
  • 141111 (bulk).

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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