Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Product of Bolivia a) Net Wt 2 lbs. - UPC 897034002267 b) Net Wt 4 lbs.- UPC 897034002021 packaged in re-sealable bags

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.

Recall #: F-1860-2013
Affected scope: 2 lbs.- 26,112 bags; 4 lbs.. - 1,500 bags
Initiated: April 26, 2013

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Global Juices & Fruits LLC recalled Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID… - a low-severity action.

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID… was recalled by Global Juices & Fruits LLC in September 4, 2013. Reason: Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1860-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Global Juices & Fruits LLC issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit..

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: September 4, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1860-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Reason for recall

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1860-2013
Date reported	September 4, 2013
Date initiated	April 26, 2013
Recalling firm	Global Juices & Fruits LLC
Firm location	Eagle, ID
Affected scope	2 lbs.- 26,112 bags; 4 lbs.. - 1,500 bags
Distribution	MA & NY

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa Distributed by Nature's Earthly Choice Eagle, ID 83616 Product of Bolivia a) Net Wt 2 lbs. - UPC 897034002267 b) Net Wt 4 lbs.- UPC 897034002021 packaged in re-sealable bags. Recalled by Global Juices & Fruits LLC. Units affected: 2 lbs.- 26,112 bags; 4 lbs.. - 1,500 bags.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa may contain sand and grit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 4, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1860-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: MA & NY.

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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