CLASS III Food recall · Reported 4 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa recalled

Global Juices & Fruits is recalling Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Quinoa, distributed in Massachusetts, New York. The recall was initiated on 26 Apr 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesa) Net wt 32 oz - UPC 897034002267 Item no. G511002267 Best Buy Date 2/11/14, 02/12/14, 02/13/14, 02/14/14 b) Net wt 4 lbs - UPC 897034002021 Item no. G5914202 - Best Buy Date 02/02/14
Quantity recalled2 lbs.- 26,112 bags; 4 lbs.. - 1,500 bags

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-1860-2013
FDA event ID
66002
Recalling firm
Global Juices & Fruits, Eagle, ID
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
26 Apr 2013
FDA classified
29 Aug 2013
Reported
4 Sep 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Packaging Defects
Product category
Other

Timeline

26 Apr 2013Recall initiated by company
29 Aug 2013Classified by FDA+125 days
4 Sep 2013Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

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

Where it was distributed

MA & NY

MassachusettsNew York

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

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

Which lots are affected?

a) Net wt 32 oz - UPC 897034002267 Item no. G511002267 Best Buy Date 2/11/14, 02/12/14, 02/13/14, 02/14/14 b) Net wt 4 lbs - UPC 897034002021 Item no. G5914202 - Best Buy Date 02/02/14

Where was it sold?

MA & NY

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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