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NOW Health Group Inc.: Organic Steel Cut Oats Recalled for Potential Beet Sugar Substitution

Agency Publication Date: July 28, 2021
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Summary

Approximately 9,854 bags of Now Real Food Organic Steel Cut Oats (2 lb size) are being recalled because they may actually contain Organic Beet Sugar instead of oats. The error occurred when the product was packaged in cases intended for 3lb bags of beet sugar, leading to a potential product mix-up. Consumers should not consume the contents of affected bags and should instead return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Substituting beet sugar for oats could pose health risks to individuals with specific dietary restrictions or medical conditions, such as diabetes, who must carefully manage their sugar consumption. There have been no reported injuries to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 'Now Real Food Organic Steel Cut Oats' in 2 lb bags.
  2. Look for the Videojet code 'Lot# 3171896' with a 'Best by 08/25 6910' date printed on the packaging.
  3. Verify the UPC code is 733739062956, located on the product barcode.
  4. If you have an affected product, do not consume it and return the bag to the retail store where you purchased it for a full refund.
  5. For additional questions or to report a concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Now Real Food Organic Steel Cut Oats (2 lb bag)
Item Code:
6295
UPC Codes:
733739062956
Lot Numbers:
3171896
Date Ranges: Best by 08/25 6910

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88264
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: NOW Health Group Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 9854 bags
Distributed To: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Agency Last Updated: August 17, 2021

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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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