Food recall

NatureBox, Inc. recall: NatureBox brand Umami Almonds packed in branded stand-up pouches (whole tamari flavored almonds)

NatureBox, Inc., of San Carlos, CA, recalled NatureBox brand Umami Almonds packed in branded stand-up pouches (whole tamari flavored almonds). The FDA's reason: “Product may contain wheat allergen. Wheat is not listed in the ingredient statement.” The FDA classified it Class II: it could cause temporary or minor harm. The company began the recall voluntarily on March 27, 2013, and the FDA first listed it in its Enforcement Report of April 17, 2013. The FDA has closed the recall: it found the company did all it reasonably could to remove or correct the product.

How serious

Class II

It could cause temporary or minor harm

Why

Allergen not on the label

Status

Terminated

Closed July 22, 2013

The recall

Company
NatureBox, Inc. (San Carlos, CA)
Reason, in FDA's words
“Product may contain wheat allergen. Wheat is not listed in the ingredient statement.”
Where it was sold
Internet sales only.
Recall began
, by the company
FDA classified it
First in an FDA Enforcement Report
FDA event number
64750

The product recalled

As the FDA describes them, with the codes that tell whether a package is part of the recall.

  • F-1295-2013 Class II

    NatureBox brand Umami Almonds packed in branded stand-up pouches (whole tamari flavored almonds), Net wt. 4.3 oz. No UPC Codes on the product, Product is processed and packaged by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA; NOTE: Product label DOES declare that it is "Packed in a facility that also processes tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, and soy" below the ingredient statement.

    Codes: All lot codes with Best By Dates or 5/15/13 or earlier.

    Quantity: 802

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Source and notes

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Enforcement Reports (openFDA food recall data) (Public domain (U.S. government work); source U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA), data as of April 17, 2013.

Each week the FDA lists the recalls it has classified in its Enforcement Report, often weeks after the company announced the recall, so a month with five weekly reports tends to count more. Each recall counts once, however many products it covers, in the month FDA first listed it. Class I means the food could cause serious harm or death, Class II temporary or minor harm, and Class III is unlikely to harm anyone. Meat, poultry and most egg products are recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, not the FDA, and aren't included. For what to do with a recalled product, see the FDA's recalls page.