FDA issues warning as NuNaturals sweeteners recalled because of mislabeling
Two different recalls of NuNaturals sugar-free products were recently given the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
NuNaturals, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall for certain lots of its Organic Pure Stevia and Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener for a labeling mishap on July 14.
Products labeled as Organic Pure Stevia actually contained Monk Fruit powder, while products labeled as Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener contained Stevia powder. Both recalls were given a Class II risk warning on Aug. 1.
NuNaturals recalled a total of 156 bottles, consisting of 78 Organic Pure Stevia bottles and 78 Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener bottles. Both products were sold and distributed to retailers nationwide.
It's not immediately clear what led up to the labelling error, or if the recalls impacted any consumers. Paste BN reached out to the Eugene, Oregon-based company for comment.
Here's what to know about the NuNaturals recall, including what to do with affected products.
What is a Class II recall?
According to the FDA, a Class II recall denotes a "situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
NuNaturals recall: Affected products, remedy
A batch of two different NuNaturals sugar-free sweetener products, including Organic Pure Stevia and Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener, was impacted by the recall, which was initiated on July 14.
Relevant information about each product, including best-by dates and universal product codes, is listed below.
Organic Pure Stevia - 1 oz:
- UPC: 7 39223 00204 0
- Lot number: 25104S
- Best by: 4/2028
- Product is packaged in a plastic bottle with white cap
- Reason for recall: Product is Monk Fruit powder but bottle was mislabeled as Organic Pure Stevia
Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener - 0.71 oz:
- UPC: 7 39223 00187 6
- Lot number: 25104S
- Best by: 4/2028
- Product is packaged in a plastic bottle with white cap
- Reason for recall: Product is Stevia powder but bottle was mislabeled as Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener
The FDA and NuNaturals, Inc. have yet to offer guidance on what to do with the affected product or products, but Paste BN has reached out to request clarification.