Nutiva product recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

March 21, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Nutiva recalls Nutiva O'Coconut Lightly Sweetened Coconut Treat - Classic Sold in 8 - x 0.5 oz. individually wrapped pieces, UPC 6-927…

Recall number

F-1920-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Nutiva

Sold / distributed

Nationwide through internet sales and three distribution sites in CA, TX.

Why it was recalled

Contract manufacturer notified Nutiva that a positive lab result for Salmonella was found in desiccated coconut flakes used to manufacture a confectionery coconut bar product . This issue was initially identified during the daily lab testing of the finished product.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Nutiva O'Coconut Lightly Sweetened Coconut Treat - Classic Sold in 8 - x 0.5 oz. individually wrapped pieces, UPC 6-92752-10557-9 and Singles of 24 - 0.5 oz, per box - UPC 6-92752-10500-5. - 24 singles x 6 caddies per shipping case - 144 individual units. Certified Organic, Fair Trade Certified. Manufactured for: Nutiva, 213 W. Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94904.