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Global Juices & Fruits LLC·Food·Mar 2, 2020

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio Product Containing a Blend of Red Split, Black And…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Gluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains.

  • 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 FDAIN, IL, NY, OHMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGlobal Juices & Fruits LLC
Recalling firmGlobal Juices & Fruits LLCEagle, ID, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 79948 10006 8
Lot / date codes
  • Lots: 09-27-2020 A
  • 09-28-2020 A
  • 09-29-2020 A
  • 10-01-2020 A
Distribution area
INILNYOH

distributed in IL, NY, and OH.

United States

Quantity affected5070 cases or 30, 420 pouches total
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 15, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0878-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Global Juices & Fruits LLC initiated this food recall on March 2, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: Gluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in IL, NY, and OH.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Gluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains.

Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio Product Containing a Blend of Red Split, Black And… was made or distributed by Global Juices & Fruits LLC in Eagle, ID, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0878-2020, dated April 15, 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, 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 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 Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio Product Containing a Blend of Red Split, Black And… recall?

Global Juices & Fruits LLC recalled Nature's Earthly Choice Organic Lentil Trio Product Containing a Blend of Red Split, Black And… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0878-2020. Gluten-Free lentils product tested positive for gluten and some pouches were found to contain barley, wheat, and possibly other gluten-containing grains.

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 Global Juices & Fruits LLC 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-0878-2020. 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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Official source

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