CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Aug 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao recalled by Betty Lou's

Betty Lou's is recalling Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Jul 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBB 08MAY24 hh:mm F5 1283 Best by Day, Month, Year hh:mm hour and minute of packaging F5 is packaging line identifier. 128: Julian Date of Manufactured Date 3: Last digit of Manufactured Year 1282: Manufactured on May 8th, 2023.
Quantity recalled1174 bars

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-1366-2023
FDA event ID
92669
Recalling firm
Betty Lou's, Mcminnville, OR
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
6 Jul 2023
FDA classified
4 Aug 2023
Reported
16 Aug 2023
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Undeclared Sesame
Product category
Coffee

Timeline

6 Jul 2023Recall initiated by company
4 Aug 2023Classified by FDA+29 days
16 Aug 2023Published 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

Undeclared sesame. Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds product containing sesame was packaged and labeled with Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds labels that did not declare sesame.

Product as listed by the FDA

Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, shelf-stable, 12-month shelf life, 1.5 oz (42g) package and 12/1.5 oz. packages per display box. Packages are sold individually (UPC 0 1607352146 5) or packaged into 12-ct display box (UPC 0 1607352146 2).

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, shelf-stable recalled?

Yes. Betty Lou's recalled Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, shelf-stable on 6 Jul 2023. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1366-2023.

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared sesame. Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds product containing sesame was packaged and labeled with Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds labels that did not declare sesame.

Which lots are affected?

BB 08MAY24 hh:mm F5 1283 Best by Day, Month, Year hh:mm hour and minute of packaging F5 is packaging line identifier. 128: Julian Date of Manufactured Date 3: Last digit of Manufactured Year 1282: Manufactured on May 8th, 2023.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide

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 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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