Class I · High riskTerminated Initiated Jan 28, 2013 (14 years ago)
All Natural Chia ReCharged Stix Mix***Chia Seed Sticks*** recall
Recalled by Tropical Nut & Fruit Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Undeclared peanuts.
Undeclared allergen: Peanut
For someone with a food allergy the label is the only protection. An undeclared allergen can trigger a severe reaction even in a trace amount, which is why most of these recalls are Class I. All undeclared allergens recalls.
What was recalled
Labeled in part: "All Natural Chia ReCharged Stix Mix***Chia Seed Sticks***Net Wt. 5oz", UPC Code: 0 94184 01014 6
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot #'s: 052112, 060512, 071712, 080212, and 081612; Best Before dates 01/20/13 to 04/17/13
Where it was sold
FloridaNorth Carolina
FDA's distribution note: Distribution Pattern: FL and NC
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. The risk from an undeclared allergen is to people allergic to peanut; for anyone else the product is generally not a safety concern. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
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