The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1921-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

Nutiva Coconut Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination in Coconut Flakes

Nutiva is recalling O'Coconut Lightly Sweetened Coconut Treats because desiccated coconut flakes used in the product tested positive for Salmonella.

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 agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Contract manufacturer notified Nutiva that a positive lab result for Salmonella was found in desiccated coconut flakes used to manufacture a confectionery coconut bar product . This issue was initially identified during the daily lab…"

Plain-English summary

Nutiva is voluntarily recalling O'Coconut Lightly Sweetened Coconut Treat - Hemp & Chia, sold in singles of 24. The recall was initiated after the contract manufacturer notified Nutiva that a positive lab result for Salmonella was found in the desiccated coconut flakes used to manufacture the confectionery coconut bar product. This issue was initially identified during daily lab testing of the finished product.

The affected product is sold in singles of 24 (0.5 oz each), with 24 singles per caddy and 6 caddies per shipping case. The product is Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified. The specific lot code is 24FEB15 with an expiration date of 24FEB 16. The product was distributed nationwide through internet sales and three distribution sites in California and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and expiration date listed above. If they have the affected product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Nutiva O'Coconut Lightly Sweetened Coconut Treat - Hemp & Chia. Sold in Singles of 24 - 0.5 oz, per box - 6-92752-10502-9 24 singles x 6 caddies per shipping case - 144 individual units per case. Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified. Manufactured for: Nutiva, 213 W.…
Manufacturer
Nutiva
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
Affected units
8,286

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 (5)

  • Singles Caddy of 24 - Proudct code: BAR202 Unit UPC: 6-92752-10502-9
  • Display UPC: 6-92752-10503-6
  • Master Case UPC: 6-92752-10386-5
  • Lot Code: 24FEB15
  • Exp Date 24FEB 16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Nutiva 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.

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