Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Mar 27, 2013 (14 years ago)
NatureBox brand Umami Almonds packed in branded stand-up pouches recall
Recalled by NatureBox, Inc. · San Carlos, CA, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Product may contain wheat allergen. Wheat is not listed in the ingredient statement.
Undeclared allergen: Wheat
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
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.
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
All lot codes with Best By Dates or 5/15/13 or earlier.
Where it was sold
FDA's distribution note: Internet sales only.
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. The risk from an undeclared allergen is to people allergic to wheat; 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.
Reason While packing from a bulk bin of whole wheat chocolate animal cookies, 2 whole wheat vanilla animal cookies were discovered. The vanilla cookies contain soy lecithin that is not declared on the chocolate cookie label.
Reason Firm received notification that a consumer found a peanut in NatureBox Sticks 'n Stones snack mix that contains Cashews and Almonds, not peanuts.