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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0349-2019/FDA enforcement
World Variety Produce INC.·Food·Oct 9, 2018

Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax, with Chia and Flaxseed

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Firm discovered that Hatch Chile Clean Snax lists peanuts in the ingredient list but does not list peanuts under the allergen information.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWorld Variety Produce INC.
Recalling firmWorld Variety Produce INC.Vernon, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 452551 51121 3
Lot / date codes
  • Case lot: 0114233905, 0114336701, 0114429101, 0114429501, 0114936604. Best Before 12-15-2018 through 02-10-2019 Item number 24305
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide Distribution

United States

Quantity affected2764 cases (12 cartons per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 7, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0349-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

World Variety Produce INC. initiated this food recall on October 9, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm discovered that Hatch Chile Clean Snax lists peanuts in the ingredient list but does not list peanuts under the allergen information. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide Distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm discovered that Hatch Chile Clean Snax lists peanuts in the ingredient list but does not list peanuts under the allergen information.

Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax, with Chia and Flaxseed was made or distributed by World Variety Produce INC. in Vernon, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0349-2019, dated November 7, 2018.

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 allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax, with Chia and Flaxseed recall?

World Variety Produce INC. recalled Melissa's Hatch Chile Clean Snax, with Chia and Flaxseed in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0349-2019. Firm discovered that Hatch Chile Clean Snax lists peanuts in the ingredient list but does not list peanuts under the allergen information.

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 or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the World Variety Produce 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-0349-2019. 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.