CLASS III Food recall · Reported 30 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Organic Cacao Nibs recalled by Level Ground Trading
Level Ground Trading is recalling Organic Cacao Nibs, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Aug 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0480-2017
- FDA event ID
- 74881
- Recalling firm
- Level Ground Trading, Saanichton, N/A
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Aug 2016
- FDA classified
- 18 Nov 2016
- Reported
- 30 Nov 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Nov 2016 | Classified by FDA | +106 days |
| 30 Nov 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
Product may contain glass fragments
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Organic Cacao Nibs, packaged in 200g (7.05 oz) brown bags, UPC code 661594002032
Where it was distributed
Distributed to NE, OR, KS, PA, IA, MO, OH, IL, TX, IN, UT, TN, NY, FL, VA, and Puerta Rico.
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Questions about this recall
Is Organic Cacao Nibs recalled?
Yes. Level Ground Trading recalled Organic Cacao Nibs on 4 Aug 2016. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0480-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain glass fragments
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers: 241201 and 641102. Both are best by April 2017
Where was it sold?
Distributed to NE, OR, KS, PA, IA, MO, OH, IL, TX, IN, UT, TN, NY, FL, VA, and Puerta Rico.
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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