CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip recalled by New Frontier Foods/Ocean's
New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo is recalling Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip, distributed in California, New Hampshire, Oregon. The recall was initiated on 11 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0263-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72393
- Recalling firm
- New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo, Burlingame, CA
- Brand
- Ocean's Halo
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 19 Nov 2015
- Reported
- 25 Nov 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Citrus
Timeline
| 11 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Nov 2015 | Classified by FDA | +39 days |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Published 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
Routine tests showed levels of gluten above the FDA limit for a gluten free product.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Chili Lime Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 10851899005198 Unit (Bag) UPC: 8 51899 00519 1 Distributed by New Frontier Foods, Inc. Burlingame, CA.
Where it was distributed
Three US distributors in NH, OR and CA
Questions about this recall
Is Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip recalled?
Yes. New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo recalled Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip on 11 Oct 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0263-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Routine tests showed levels of gluten above the FDA limit for a gluten free product.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number: 091716
Where was it sold?
Three US distributors in NH, OR and CA
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip recalled by New Frontier Foods/Ocean'sOcean's Halo | New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo | Other | CA, NH, OR |
| Food | CLASS II | Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip recalled by New Frontier Foods/Ocean'sOcean's Halo | New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo | Other | CA, NH, OR |
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