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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1366-2023/FDA enforcement
Betty Lou's, INC.·Food·Jul 6, 2023

Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, …

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared sesame. Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds product containing sesame was packaged and labeled with Paleo Java Nuts About Energy…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 nameBetty Lou's, INC.
Recalling firmBetty Lou's INCMcminnville, OR, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 16073 52146 50 16073 52146 2
Lot / date codes
  • BB 08MAY24 hh:mm F5 1283 Best by Day, Month, Year hh:mm hour and minute of packaging F5 is packaging line identifier. 128: Julian Date of Manufactured Date 3: Last digit of Manufactured Year 1282: Manufactured on May 8th, 2023.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide

United States

Quantity affected1174 bars
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 16, 2023
FDA recall numberF-1366-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Betty Lou's INC initiated this food recall on July 6, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared sesame. Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds product containing sesame was packaged and labeled with Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds labels that did not declare sesame. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared sesame. Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds product containing sesame was packaged and labeled with Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds labels that did not declare sesame.

Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, … was made or distributed by Betty Lou's INC in Mcminnville, OR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1366-2023, dated August 16, 2023.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 sesame

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, vomiting, wheezing or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a sesame allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed sesame allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a sesame allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  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 Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, … recall?

Betty Lou's, INC. recalled Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, … in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1366-2023. Undeclared sesame. Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds product containing sesame was packaged and labeled with Paleo Java Nuts About Energy…

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 sesame allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Betty Lou's, 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-1366-2023. 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.