The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1860-2013·Announced 2013-09-04

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Recalled for Sand and Grit

Global Juices & Fruits LLC is recalling Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa because it may contain sand and grit.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard of sand and grit is a minor quality issue.

Plain-English summary

Global Juices & Fruits LLC is voluntarily recalling Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa, a product of Bolivia distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice in Eagle, ID. The recall involves 2 lb. and 4 lb. re-sealable bags of organic quinoa.

The recall was initiated because the product may contain sand and grit. The affected products were distributed in Massachusetts and New York. Specific best-by dates for the 2 lb. bags include February 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2014, and for the 4 lb. bags include February 2, 2014.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and best-by dates listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Product of Bolivia a) Net Wt 2 lbs. - UPC 897034002267 b) Net Wt 4 lbs.- UPC 897034002021 packaged in re-sealable bags

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)

  • 02/12/14
  • 02/13/14

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · Global Juices & Fruits LLC

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