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

Lot, batch or date codesBest By 29JUL19L, 02JUL19L, 03JUL19L, 20JUL19L, 23JUL19L, 24JUL19L, 01AUG19L, 02AUG19L, 10AUG19L, 14AUG19L
Quantity recalled17992 packages (2249 cases, 8 retail packages/case)

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
E-Mail
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Other

Timeline

10 Oct 2018Recall initiated by company
9 Nov 2018Classified by FDA+30 days
21 Nov 2018Published 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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