More than half a million Organic Acai Bowls recalled because of potential plastic contamination

Stiebs LLC, of Madera, CA, is recalling 25,484 cases of Organic Acai Bowls with berries, bananas, granola and dried coconut because of potential contamination with blue pieces of plastic.According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration, the recall was initiated on Feb. 7, 2025, and is ongoing.

The recall is classified as a Class II risk, indicating a low probability of serious health consequences but a potential for temporary or reversible effects.The recalled products were distributed to seven distribution centers located in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, from which they may have been further shipped to retail locations.There is concern that consumers may still have the recalled product in their homes because some of the bowls have expiration dates reaching into February 2026.



Recalled Product:Organic Acai Bowl with Berries, Bananas, Granola, and Dried CoconutItem Description: Net Wt. 10 oz (284g), frozen storage, packaged in paper bowl with heat-sealed plastic film, 24 retail units per caseCode Information:24274A EXP DATE: 9/30/202524303A EXP DATE: 10/29/202524304B EXP DATE: 10/30/202524305 EXP DATE: 10/31/202524306A EXP DATE: 11/1/202524309A EXP DATE: 11/4/202524310A EXP DATE: 11/5/202524311B EXP DATE: 11/6/202524312B EXP DATE: 11/7/202524313A EXP DATE: 11/8/202524314A EXP DATE: 11/9/202524316B EXP DATE: 11/11/202524317A EXP DATE: 11/12/202524318 EXP DATE: 11/13/202524319 EXP DATE: 11/14/202524320 EXP DATE: 11/15/202524323A EXP DATE: 11/18/202524324 EXP DATE: 11/19/202524325 EXP DATE: 11/20/202524324 EXP DATE: 11/20/202524326 EXP DATE: 11/21/202524327 EXP DATE: 11/22/202524337A EXP DATE: 12/2/202524338A EXP DATE: 12/3/202524339A EXP DATE: 12/4/202524340C EXP DATE: 12/5/202524341A EXP DATE: 12/6/202524342 EXP DATE: 12/7/202524356 EXP DATE: 12/21/202524361A EXP DATE: 12/7/202524362A EXP DATE: 12/7/202525006A EXP DATE: 1/6/202625007A EXP DATE: 12/7/202525008B EXP DATE: 1/8/202625016 EXP DATE: 1/16/202625017 EXP DATE: 1/17/202625021 EXP DATE: 1/21/202625022 EXP DATE: 1/22/202625023 EXP DATE: 1/23/202625024 EXP DATE: 1/24/202625030 EXP DATE: 1/30/202625034 EXP DATE: 2/3/202625035 EXP DATE: 2/4/202625036 EXP DATE: 2/5/2026Product Quantity: 25,484 cases (24 retail units per case, totaling 611,616 individual bowls)Recall Number: F-0621-2025Retailers and consumers should not use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected product.About foreign material contaminationPlastic pieces in food pose a risk of choking or injury to the mouth, throat or digestive tract if ingested.

Consumers who have consumed the recalled acai bowls and experience symptoms such as pain, difficulty swallowing or unusual discomfort should seek medical attention promptly. While the Class II classification suggests a low risk of serious adverse health effects, the presence of foreign material remains a safety concern.(To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.

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