The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1820-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Plum Organics Mighty 4 Nutrition Blend Recalled for 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 the hazard involves potential spoilage due to packaging defects without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Plum Inc. is recalling its Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend, a 4 oz pouch containing spinach, kiwi, barley, and Greek yogurt. The recall involves 81,347 cases distributed nationwide and in Bermuda. The product is identified by Item 3560 and specific production dates ranging from March 8, 2014, to June 30, 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 as a Class II recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific production dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Plum Organics Mighty 4 Essential nutrition blend; Spinach, Kiwi, Barley, Greek yogurt in 4 oz pouch. Six pouches per box. USDA Organic. Selling case USPC: 846675003447; Case UPC: 00846675003560 Distributed by Plum Inc., Emeryville, CA.
Manufacturer
Plum Inc

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 →