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Navitas Naturals Superfood Goji bar: Tangy berry, Acai, Nut Bar Net WT. 1.4 oz/40 G. Gluten free., non GMO. Ingredients: Organic roasted cashew, almond, honey, crisp brown rice, evaporated cane sugar, roasted sunflower seed, tapioca syrup, dried blueberry (blueberry, apple juice concentrate, sunflower oil), cacao nib, quinoa crisp, dried goji berry, pomegranate powder, acai powder, blueberry flavor, non-soy glycerin, citric acid. Allergen information: contains tree nuts (cashews & almonds

Reported: July 27, 2016 Initiated: June 2, 2016 #F-1687-2016 3,275 caddies of 12 bars units

Navitas, LLC. issued this FDA Food recall on July 27, 2016. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 3,275 caddies of 12 bars units are affected. The recall was issued because: Firm was notified by manufacturer that four varieties of their Superfood bars were made using sunflower seeds under r…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1687-2016) was formally reported on July 27, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 2, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Navitas, LLC. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Novato, CA. Federal records indicate 3,275 caddies of 12 bars units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Firm was notified by manufacturer that four varieties of their Superfood bars were made using sunflower seeds under recall for Listeria Monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: NY, NH, CT, PA, GA, FL, IN, IA, WI, TX, CA, WA, CO, OR, DC, ME, MD, UT, SC, MI, and one consignee in Canada. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 10 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Critical

Units Affected

3,275 caddies of 12 bars

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Navitas Naturals Superfood Goji bar: Tangy berry, Acai, Nut Bar Net WT. 1.4 oz/40 G. Gluten free., non GMO. Ingredients: Organic roasted cashew, almond, honey, crisp brown rice, evaporated cane sugar, roasted sunflower seed, tapioca syrup, dried blueberry (blueberry, apple juice concentrate, sunflower oil), cacao nib, quinoa crisp, dried goji berry, pomegranate powder, acai powder, blueberry flavor, non-soy glycerin, citric acid. Allergen information: contains tree nuts (cashews & almonds) Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA.

Reason for Recall

Firm was notified by manufacturer that four varieties of their Superfood bars were made using sunflower seeds under recall for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Navitas, LLC.
Units Affected
3,275 caddies of 12 bars
Distribution
NY, NH, CT, PA, GA, FL, IN, IA, WI, TX, CA, WA, CO, OR, DC, ME, MD, UT, SC, MI, and one consignee in Canada
Location
Novato, CA

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1687-2016
Date reported July 27, 2016
Date initiated June 2, 2016
Recalling firm Navitas, LLC.
Units affected 3,275 caddies of 12 bars
Distribution NY, NH, CT, PA, GA, FL, IN, IA, WI, TX, CA, WA, CO, OR, DC, ME, MD, UT, SC, MI, and one consignee in Canada

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

Scale of Impact

3,275 caddies of 12 bars units affected — multi-state distribution scale.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Navitas Naturals Superfood Goji bar: Tangy berry, Acai, Nut Bar Net WT. 1.4 oz/40 G. Gluten free., non GMO. Ingredients: Organic roasted cashew, almond, honey, crisp brown rice, evaporated cane sugar, roasted sunflower seed, tapioca syrup, dried blueberry (blueberry, apple juice concentrate, sunflower oil), cacao nib, quinoa crisp, dried goji berry, pomegranate powder, acai powder, blueberry flavor, non-soy glycerin, citric acid. Allergen information: contains tree nuts (cashews & almonds) Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA.. Recalled by Navitas, LLC.. Units affected: 3,275 caddies of 12 bars.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm was notified by manufacturer that four varieties of their Superfood bars were made using sunflower seeds under recall for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 27, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1687-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: NY, NH, CT, PA, GA, FL, IN, IA, WI, TX, CA, WA, CO, OR, DC, ME, MD, UT, SC, MI, and one consignee in Canada.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1687-2016) 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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as critical severity, meaning the product carries a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • 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)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).