VerifyRecall
Alerts
RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0338-2020/FDA enforcement
Tropical Nut & Fruit Company·Food·Dec 6, 2019

Truly Good Foods South of the Border Nut Mix NET Ct/wt: 25lb Box, Contains: Peanuts, Milk, And…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm discovered that the product inside the South of the Border box is a different product with different allergens from what the label stated. Product was distributed in…

  • 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 FDACT, DE, IL, IN +10 moreMore food

Advertisement

Ad

Know someone who bought this?

A quick share can keep a pantry check from becoming a missed warning.

Share via WhatsApp

Match before you discard

Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTropical Nut & Fruit Company
Recalling firmTropical Nut & Fruit CompanyCharlotte, NC, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 94184 11019 8
Lot / date codes
  • Lot code: 29119, Best by: 04/15/2020, Item #: 102340
Distribution area
CTDEILINKYMAMDNCNJNYOHPASCVA

Product was shipped to the following states: CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC & VA.

United States

Quantity affected106/25lb boxes
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 25, 2019
FDA recall numberF-0338-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Tropical Nut & Fruit Company initiated this food recall on December 6, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm discovered that the product inside the South of the Border box is a different product with different allergens from what the label stated. Product was distributed in cardboard boxes with labeling that did not declare the presence of soy and tree nuts (almonds). The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC & VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm discovered that the product inside the South of the Border box is a different product with different allergens from what the label stated. Product was distributed in cardboard boxes with labeling that did not declare the presence of soy and tree nuts (almonds).

Truly Good Foods South of the Border Nut Mix NET Ct/wt: 25lb Box, Contains: Peanuts, Milk, And… was made or distributed by Tropical Nut & Fruit Company in Charlotte, NC, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0338-2020, dated December 25, 2019.

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 soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy 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 soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy 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 Truly Good Foods South of the Border Nut Mix NET Ct/wt: 25lb Box, Contains: Peanuts, Milk, And… recall?

Tropical Nut & Fruit Company recalled Truly Good Foods South of the Border Nut Mix NET Ct/wt: 25lb Box, Contains: Peanuts, Milk, And… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0338-2020. The firm discovered that the product inside the South of the Border box is a different product with different allergens from what the label stated. Product was distributed in…

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 soy 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 Tropical Nut & Fruit Company 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-0338-2020. 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.

Verify before you act.

VerifyRecall is independent and not affiliated with the FDA. Always confirm the latest status on the official source record.

Official source

Brand history

More recalls by Tropical Nut & Fruit Company

View brand
Class II·

Tropical Nut & Fruit Company

Grabeez the Big Cheese Snack Mix NET WT

Undeclared Almonds & Cashews. The firm was notified by their customers that the product contains a trail mix instead of the cheese mix. The trail mix contains almonds and…

IN, DC, FL +9 moreFood
Class II·

Tropical Nut & Fruit Company

Truly Good Foods Edamame Beans Roasted and Salted 7 OZ

Allergen statement not printed on label of roasted and salted Edamame

AL, AR, AZ +30 moreFood

Related alerts

Recent Other safety concern recalls

All alerts
Class II·

Sempio Food Services, INC

Sempio Yellow Peach

Elevated level of lead in canned peaches

INFood
Class II·

Stewart's Shops Corp.

Stewarts Shops Vanilla Heavenly Medley 1/2 Gallon (1.89 L)

Foreign object: May contain pieces of metal

NY, VT, NHFood

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