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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Food recall · Reported July 31, 2024

Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites, 30 oz clamshell container USDA Organic Certified Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Dried Apricots, Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Honey, Coconut, Quinoa, Chia Seeds + More! INGREDIENTS: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Invert Cane Sugar; Organic Dried Apricots, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Organic Unsalted Butter, Organic Raisins, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Sunflower, Seeds, Organic Granulated Sugar, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic, Honey, O

Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.

Recall #
F-1490-2024
Affected scope
1,419,075 units
Initiated
June 18, 2024
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Best Express Foods, Inc. recalled Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites, 30 oz clamshell container USDA Organic Certified G… — a moderate-severity action.

Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites, 30 oz clamshell container USDA Organic Certified G… was recalled by Best Express Foods, Inc. in July 31, 2024. Reason: Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed re…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1490-2024 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Best Express Foods, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed re….

Moderate
severity level
1.4M units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 31, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1490-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1490-2024) was formally reported on July 31, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 18, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Best Express Foods, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Stockton, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,419,075 units, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,419,075 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites, 30 oz clamshell container USDA Organic Certified Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Dried Apricots, Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Honey, Coconut, Quinoa, Chia Seeds + More! INGREDIENTS: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Invert Cane Sugar; Organic Dried Apricots, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Organic Unsalted Butter, Organic Raisins, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Sunflower, Seeds, Organic Granulated Sugar, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic, Honey, Organic Quinoa, Organic Chia, Seeds, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Vanilla, Extract, Organic Rice Flour. ALLERGY INFORMATION: Contains Milk and Coconut. Produced in a facility that may contain Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts. May contain pit and nutshell fragments. Best Express Foods, Inc. Stockton, CA 95206 USA Comments and Questions: 1-800-282-6645 cs@bestexpressfoods.com www.bestxfoods.com Certified Organic By CCOF Made in California

Reason for recall

Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number F-1490-2024
Date reported July 31, 2024
Date initiated June 18, 2024
Recalling firm Best Express Foods, Inc.
Firm location Stockton, CA
Affected scope 1,419,075 units
Distribution U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1,419,075 units units affected — million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites, 30 oz clamshell container USDA Organic Certified Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Dried Apricots, Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Honey, Coconut, Quinoa, Chia Seeds + More! INGREDIENTS: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Invert Cane Sugar; Organic Dried Apricots, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Organic Unsalted Butter, Organic Raisins, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Sunflower, Seeds, Organic Granulated Sugar, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic, Honey, Organic Quinoa, Organic Chia, Seeds, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Vanilla, Extract, Organic Rice Flour. ALLERGY INFORMATION: Contains Milk and Coconut. Produced in a facility that may contain Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts. May contain pit and nutshell fragments. Best Express Foods, Inc. Stockton, CA 95206 USA Comments and Questions: 1-800-282-6645 cs@bestexpressfoods.com www.bestxfoods.com Certified Organic By CCOF Made in California. Recalled by Best Express Foods, Inc.. Units affected: 1,419,075 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 31, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1490-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1490-2024) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported July 31, 2024.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

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