The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-2501-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Blue Diamond Nut-Thins Recalled for Gluten Contamination

Blue Diamond Growers is recalling Artisan Nut-Thins because gluten protein was detected in a product labeled gluten-free.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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 allergen mislabeling (gluten) on a product marketed as gluten-free, which fits the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Blue Diamond Growers is recalling Natural Blue Diamond Almonds Artisan Nut-Thins crafted with brown rice, almonds & Chia Seeds. The product is labeled as wheat and gluten-free, but testing detected gluten protein at levels up to 50 ppm.

The recall involves 1,843 cases of the 4.25 oz. boxes, with best before dates of August 6, 2015, and August 7, 2015. The product was distributed to Washington, California, New York, Wisconsin, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, and Illinois.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer. Individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should consult a healthcare provider if they have consumed the product.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Blue Diamond Almonds Artisan Nut-Thins crafted with brown rice, almonds & Chia Seeds Wheat & Gluten free Net wt. 4.25 oz. Box. (120.5g) Cracker Snacks UPC: 41570 10938 Best Before Dates: AUG 06 15 and AUG 07 15 Manufactured for: Blue Diamond Growers 1802 C St.…

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 (1)

  • UPC: 41570 10938 Best Before Dates: AUG 06 15 and AUG 07 15

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Same manufacturer · Blue Diamond Growers

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