The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1819-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Plum Organics Mighty 4 Nutrition Blend Recalled for Packaging Seal Defects

Plum Inc. is recalling Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend pouches due to intermittent ineffective hermetic seals that may allow spoilage.

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 II and involves a packaging defect leading to potential spoilage, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Plum Inc. is voluntarily recalling Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend, a 4 oz pouch containing kale, strawberry, amaranth, and Greek yogurt. The recall involves 81,347 cases of the product, which were distributed nationwide and in Bermuda. The product is identified by Item 3522 and specific production dates ranging from March 6, 2014, to July 6, 2014.

The recall is being conducted because of intermittent ineffective hermetic seals on the pouch packaging. This defect can lead to potential spoilage of the acidified product after thermal processing. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific production dates listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Kale, Strawberry, Amaranth, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003409; Case USPC: 00846675003522 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emery ville, CA.
Manufacturer
Plum Inc
Affected units
81,347

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Plum Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →