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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0480-2017/FDA enforcement
Level Ground Trading Limited·Food·Aug 4, 2016

Organic Cacao Nibs, Packaged in 200g (7.05 OZ) Brown Bags

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Product may contain glass fragments

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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 FDANE, OR, KS, PA +11 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameLevel Ground Trading Limited
Recalling firmLevel Ground Trading LimitedSaanichton, Canada
UPC / barcodes
6 61594 00203 2
Lot / date codes
  • Lot numbers: 241201 and 641102. Both are best by April 2017
Distribution area
NEORKSPAIAMOOHILTXINUTTNNYFLVA

Distributed to NE, OR, KS, PA, IA, MO, OH, IL, TX, IN, UT, TN, NY, FL, VA, and Puerta Rico.

United States

Quantity affected480kg packaged into 2400 packages of 200g each
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 30, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0480-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Level Ground Trading Limited initiated this food recall on August 4, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain glass fragments. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to NE, OR, KS, PA, IA, MO, OH, IL, TX, IN, UT, TN, NY, FL, VA, and Puerta Rico.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain glass fragments

Organic Cacao Nibs, Packaged in 200g (7.05 OZ) Brown Bags was made or distributed by Level Ground Trading Limited in Saanichton, Canada. This page reflects FDA report F-0480-2017, dated November 30, 2016.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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

Glass contamination

Possible health effects

Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

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 Organic Cacao Nibs, Packaged in 200g (7.05 OZ) Brown Bags recall?

Level Ground Trading Limited recalled Organic Cacao Nibs, Packaged in 200g (7.05 OZ) Brown Bags in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0480-2017. Product may contain glass fragments

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. Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

Is the Level Ground Trading Limited 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-0480-2017. 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.