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Global Juices & Fruits recalls Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio product containing a…: label issue

April 15, 2020 · Global Juices & Fruits Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallGluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Global Juices & Fruits
Location
Eagle, ID
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2020
Recall started
March 2, 2020
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Other foods
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio product containing a blend of red split, black and green lentils, labeled Gluten-Free, packaged in stand up resealable pouch, 12 oz. (340 g), UPC 6 79948 10006 8. The product's label is read in parts: "*** Gluten-Free *** ORGANIC LENTIL TRIO ***Red Split, Green and Black Lentils *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC RED LENTILS, ORGANIC GREEN LENTILS, AND ORGANIC BLACK LENTILS*** LENTILS ARE FROM USA AND/OR CANADA*** Packed in the USA ***Distributed by: Natures's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616***".
    Quantity: 5070 cases or 30,420 pouches total
    Codes: Lots: 09-27-2020 A; 09-28-2020 A; 09-29-2020 A; 10-01-2020 A

Where it was distributed

distributed in IL, NY, and OH.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Global Juices & Fruits recalled 1 product, including Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio product containing a blend of red split, black and green lentils, labeled Gluten-Free….

Why was it recalled?

Gluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

distributed in IL, NY, and OH.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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