Summary
Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC has issued a
recall of its 2.1 oz. "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" snack packs due to
undeclared wheat and eggs. The recall affects
694 cases sold at
Kroger and Meijer stores across
multiple states. The mislabeling was caused by a
packaging error, leading to the omission of allergen information.
Individuals with
wheat or egg allergies are
urged not to consume this product and may
return it for a full refund. No illnesses have been reported. The FDA is aware of the recall.
For more details, the
official FDA recall notice is included below.
FDA Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 18, 2025
FDA Publish Date: February 19, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared allergen (wheat, eggs)
Company Name: Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC
Brand Name: Naturipe Snacks
Product Description: Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes bento box snack packs
Company Announcement
Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC. of Alma, GA, is recalling its 2.1 oz./60 gram packages of "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" bento box snack packs because they contain
wheat and eggs that were not declared on the label. People who have
allergies to wheat and/or eggs run the risk of
serious allergic reactions if they consume these products.
There were
694 cases of the recalled "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" distributed at
Kroger and Meijer retail stores in:
Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Minnesota, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The product comes in
2.1 oz. (60 grams), colored plastic packaging marked with
lot #1097901 on the top and an expiration date of
02/25/2025. This product is usually found in the
refrigerated section of stores, in the produce or deli departments.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that an
incorrect back label was placed on the package. Because of this, the allergens
wheat and eggs were not listed on the label. A subsequent investigation determined the issue was caused by a
production label changeover failure, which has since been corrected.
Customers with a
wheat or egg allergy or
sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are
urged not to consume it. They should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact Information
For questions, consumers may contact
Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC at:
📞
1-239-598-6045
📧
info@naturipefarms.com
This recall is being conducted
with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
For the
official FDA recall notice, visit:
🔗
FDA Recall Announcement
