Brown Carob Powder (Live Superfoods) - Supplier recall (2014)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Brown carob powder packed in a plastic heat sealed 16oz. bag, labeled in part "Live Superfoods Carob Powder***NET WT 16 OZ***Live Superfoods Bend, Oregon". UPC code 797734313543 The product also sold in 10 lbs. bags.
Brand
Live Superfoods
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
20140097 sell by 3/1/2016, 20140098 sell by 3/1/2016 (this is for 10 lbs. bag), 20140164 sell by 6/1/2016.
Products Sold
20140097 sell by 3/1/2016; 20140098 sell by 3/1/2016 (this is for 10 lbs. bag); 20140164 sell by 6/1/2016.
Live Superfoods is recalling Brown carob powder packed in a plastic heat sealed 16oz. bag, labeled in part "Live Superfoods Carob due to Live Superfoods was notified of a recall of organic carob powder by their supplier, Earth Circle Organics, on July 23, 2014. Live Superfoods re-packe. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Live Superfoods was notified of a recall of organic carob powder by their supplier, Earth Circle Organics, on July 23, 2014. Live Superfoods re-packed organic carob powder for further distribution and is also voluntarily recalling this product due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
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