CLASS III Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
simple truth organic Red Quinoa Ingredients: organic red quinoa recalled
The Kroger is recalling simple truth organic Red Quinoa Ingredients: organic red quinoa, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Oct 2018 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-0425-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81222
- Recalling firm
- The Kroger, Cincinnati, OH
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 9 Nov 2018
- Reported
- 21 Nov 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Nov 2018 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 21 Nov 2018 | 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 tested was not in compliance for pesticide exclusion.
Product as listed by the FDA
simple truth organic Red Quinoa Ingredients: organic red quinoa Distributed by The Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH UPC1111086333 NET WT 16 oz (1 lb)
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to Kroger distribution centers in TX, CO, KS, AZ, UT, WA, CA; no government agencies or foreign countries
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoKansasTexasUtahWashington
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product tested was not in compliance for pesticide exclusion.
Which lots are affected?
Best By 29JUL19L, 02JUL19L, 03JUL19L, 20JUL19L, 23JUL19L, 24JUL19L, 01AUG19L, 02AUG19L, 10AUG19L, 14AUG19L
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to Kroger distribution centers in TX, CO, KS, AZ, UT, WA, CA; no government agencies or foreign countries
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 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.
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