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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2501-2014/FDA enforcement
Blue Diamond Growers·Food·Sep 8, 2014

Natural Blue Diamond Almonds Artisan Nut-thins Crafted with Brown Rice, Almonds & Chia Seeds…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Gluten Protein detected up to 50 ppm in product with gluten free statement.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAWA, CA, NY, WI +6 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBlue Diamond Growers
Recalling firmBlue Diamond GrowersSacramento, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • UPC: 41570 10938 Best Before Dates: AUG 06 15 and AUG 07 15
Distribution area
WACANYWITXCOPAINMDIL

Product was shipped to the following States: WA, CA, NY, WI, TX, CO, PA, IN, MD and IL.

United States

Quantity affected1843 cases (12 units per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 1, 2014
FDA recall numberF-2501-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Blue Diamond Growers initiated this food recall on September 8, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Gluten Protein detected up to 50 ppm in product with gluten free statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following States: WA, CA, NY, WI, TX, CO, PA, IN, MD and IL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Gluten Protein detected up to 50 ppm in product with gluten free statement.

Natural Blue Diamond Almonds Artisan Nut-thins Crafted with Brown Rice, Almonds & Chia Seeds… was made or distributed by Blue Diamond Growers in Sacramento, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2501-2014, dated October 1, 2014.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 lot and date codes 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 Natural Blue Diamond Almonds Artisan Nut-thins Crafted with Brown Rice, Almonds & Chia Seeds… recall?

Blue Diamond Growers recalled Natural Blue Diamond Almonds Artisan Nut-thins Crafted with Brown Rice, Almonds & Chia Seeds… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2501-2014. Gluten Protein detected up to 50 ppm in product with gluten free statement.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. 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 Blue Diamond Growers 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-2501-2014. 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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Official source

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