CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Naturals Superfood Goji bar: Tangy berry, Acai, Nut Bar recalled
Navitas is recalling Naturals Superfood Goji bar: Tangy berry, Acai, Nut Bar, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1687-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74307
- Recalling firm
- Navitas, Novato, CA
- Brand
- Naturals Superfood
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 15 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 27 Jul 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Juice
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
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
CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIowaIndianaMarylandMaineMichiganNew HampshireNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTexasUtahWashingtonWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm was notified by manufacturer that four varieties of their Superfood bars were made using sunflower seeds under recall for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 0476; Best Before Mar 2017.
Where was it sold?
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
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 74307| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Naturals Superfood Maca bar: Sweet Maple, Maca, Nut Bar recalledNaturals Superfood | Navitas | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Naturals Superfood Cacao bar: Tart Cranberry, Cacao, Nut Bar recalledNaturals Superfood | Navitas | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS I | Naturals Superfood Hemp bar: Creamy Peanut, Hemp, Nut Bar recalledNaturals Superfood | Navitas | Listeria | 20 states |
More recalls from Navitas
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Organics Organic Chia Seeds recalled by NavitasNavitas Organics | Navitas | Salmonella | 26 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Naturals Superfood Hemp bar: Creamy Peanut, Hemp, Nut Bar recalledNaturals Superfood | Navitas | Listeria | 20 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Naturals Superfood Cacao bar: Tart Cranberry, Cacao, Nut Bar recalledNaturals Superfood | Navitas | Listeria | 20 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Naturals Superfood Maca bar: Sweet Maple, Maca, Nut Bar recalledNaturals Superfood | Navitas | Listeria | 20 states |
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