The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1539-2022·Announced 2022-08-17

Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries Recalled for Lead Contamination

Natierra Nature & Earth Organic Blueberries are recalled due to elevated lead levels detected by Maryland Department of Health testing. The recall affects 22,014 units distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves confirmed lead contamination in food. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, lead in food products poses risk of harm, particularly to young children, making this a high-severity issue.

Plain-English summary

Natierra is recalling Nature & Earth Organic Blueberries (Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries, NET WT 12 oz/34g) due to elevated levels of lead detected during testing by the Maryland Department of Health. This is a Class II recall.

The affected product was manufactured by BrandStorm Inc and distributed by Natierra, Van Nuys, CA. Lot numbers 2021363-1 and 2022026-1 are implicated. Approximately 22,014 units were distributed nationwide to consumers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the point of purchase. Lead exposure can cause serious health effects, especially in children.

The recalled product

Product
Natierra Nature & Earth Organic Blueberries Ingredients: Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries NET WT 12 oz (34g) Distributed by Natierra Van Nuys, CA 91405-1545 Certified Organics by SCS Global Services Product of US, Canada, Poland, Estonia, Romania
Manufacturer
BrandStorm Inc
Hazard
  • lead-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.