CLASS III Food recall · Reported 22 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
World Berry Organic Cacao Nibs recalled by FunFresh Foods
FunFresh Foods is recalling World Berry Organic Cacao Nibs, distributed in 29 states. The recall was initiated on 4 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1328-2012
- FDA event ID
- 61795
- Recalling firm
- FunFresh Foods, Ogden, UT
- Brand
- World Berry
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 16 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 22 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 4 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +104 days |
| 22 Aug 2012 | 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
FunFresh Foods World Berry Cacao Nibs 6 oz snack food contaminated with E. coli.
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
FunFresh Foods World Berry Organic Cacao Nibs 6 oz, packaged in blue, brown, red, white, black and green packaging with red, black, yellow, white, and green print writing. The packaging is resealable.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to health and natural food retail stores located in the following states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, and WV.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FunFresh Foods World Berry Cacao Nibs 6 oz snack food contaminated with E. coli.
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to health and natural food retail stores located in the following states: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, and WV.
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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