Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Naturipe Snacks Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes bento box snack packs recall: Undeclared allergen (wheat, eggs)

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared allergen (wheat, eggs)

Naturipe Snacks Bakery — recalled bakeryNaturipe Snacks Bakery — recalled bakery (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared wheat or gluten

This recall is a labelling failure: wheat or gluten is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have allergies to WHEAT and/or EGGS run the risk of serious allergic reactions if they consume these products

Why it matters: The label does not declare wheat or gluten, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
February 18, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Naturipe Snacks
Product type
Bakery
Distribution
Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Sold at
Kroger, Meijer
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes bento box snack packs

What the company announced

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 package marked with lot #1097901 on the top with an expiration date of 2/25/2025. This product is usually found in the refrigerated section of the 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 the incorrect back label was placed on the back of the package. Because of this, the allergens of WHEAT and EGGS were not listed on the label. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem 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 the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. The product is 2.1-oz / 60-gram package of "BERRY BUDDIES, berries & pancakes" with lot code # 1097901

Consumers with any questions may contact the company at 1-239-598-6045 or [email protected] .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 1097901

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 2/25/2025

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 60

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2.1 oz
  • 60 gram
  • 60 grams

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Wheat

Naturipe Snacks — This recall is a labelling failure: wheat or gluten is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids wheat or gluten, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Customers with a wheat or egg allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC — Consumers: 1-239-598-6045, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Naturipe Snacks bakery recalled?

Undeclared allergen (wheat, eggs) People who have allergies to WHEAT and/or EGGS run the risk of serious allergic reactions if they consume these products

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 1097901; best-by date 2/25/2025; model number 60. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids wheat or gluten, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Customers with a wheat or egg allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and others.

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