Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 16, 2014

NatureBox Picante Ranch Mix Spicy Snack Mix with Corn Nuts and Masa Chips; Net. WT: 4 oz. (113…

Recalling firm: NatureBox, Inc.

Why it was recalled

It was discovered that the specification used by the supplier was incorrect and therefore the ingredient statement was incorrect and did not include unbleached wheat flour and…

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Mar 3, 2014.

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ProductNatureBox Picante Ranch Mix Spicy Snack Mix with Corn Nuts and Masa Chips; Net. WT: 4 oz. (113 g), Stand up Pouch, Vegan Ingredients: Corn Nuts (corn, canola oil, soybean oil, salt), Sugar, Flax Chips (Yellow corn masa, flax seeds, soybean oil, salt) Snack Seasoning(sour cream, salt, whey, corn syrup, tomato, maltodextrin, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese ([pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], whey, buttermilk solids, salt, disodium phosphate), milk, vinegar, soybean oil, citric acid, spice, parsley), corn Syrup, chili Powder, Red Pepper. No UPC on product. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070
Package size4 oz

FDA code information

all lot codes with expiration date of 4/1/14 (includes consumer facing lot codes 3BC13324, 4BC13339, 5BC13340, 5BC13354, 5BC14003, 4BC13009). Supplier lot code 13274.

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Original product description

NatureBox Picante Ranch Mix Spicy Snack Mix with Corn Nuts and Masa Chips; Net. WT: 4 oz. (113 g), Stand up Pouch, Vegan Ingredients: Corn Nuts (corn, canola oil, soybean oil, salt), Sugar, Flax Chips (Yellow corn masa, flax seeds, soybean oil, salt) Snack Seasoning(sour cream, salt, whey, corn syrup, tomato, maltodextrin, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese ([pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], whey, buttermilk solids, salt, disodium phosphate), milk, vinegar, soybean oil, citric acid, spice, parsley), corn Syrup, chili Powder, Red Pepper. No UPC on product. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070

Original FDA recall reason

It was discovered that the specification used by the supplier was incorrect and therefore the ingredient statement was incorrect and did not include unbleached wheat flour and bulgur wheat. The packaging does note that the products are packaged in a facility that also processes tree nuts, peanuts, milk, wheat, egg and soy.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1463-2014
Event ID
67323
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 16, 2014
Reported
Feb 5, 2014
Classified
Jan 30, 2014
Terminated
Mar 3, 2014
Quantity
5,371 bags
Location
San Carlos, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

US distribution only.

FDA source record · F-1463-2014

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