RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0931-2020/FDA enforcement
Aldi INC·Food·Oct 28, 2016

Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 OZ Bag

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Product may contain undeclared wheat

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAldi INC
Recalling firmAldi INCBatavia, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41498 29951 4
Lot / date codes
  • All Best By dates
Distribution area
Nationwide

Aldi stores nationwide

United States

Quantity affected73, 920 retail units (total)
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 13, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0931-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Aldi INC initiated this food recall on October 28, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain undeclared wheat. The FDA report lists distribution as: Aldi stores nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain undeclared wheat

Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 OZ Bag was made or distributed by Aldi INC in Batavia, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0931-2020, dated May 13, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 OZ Bag recall?

Aldi INC recalled Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 OZ Bag in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0931-2020. Product may contain undeclared wheat

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Aldi INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0931-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.