Summary
The FDA issued a Class III for NOW Nutritional Yeast Powder, Nt. Wt. 10oz. UPC 7 33739 02460 2 by Now Foods. Reason: regular yeast was inadvertently packaged as nutritional yeast.
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
F-0936-2025
Action Date
2025-06-18
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
NOW Nutritional Yeast Powder, Nt. Wt. 10oz. UPC 7 33739 02460 2
Lot/Code Info: NOW Lot Number: 3372888 Best By 03/2027 NOW Lot Number: 3320523 Best By 04/2026
Quantity Affected: 18,658 units
Reason for Recall
regular yeast was inadvertently packaged as nutritional yeast
Distribution
Nationwide USA. Czech Republic, Hong Kong, UAE, Ukraine.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2025-05-08
Company
Bloomingdale, IL
Context & Analysis
This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.
This was one of 161 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Now Foods has 4 FDA actions in our database, including 4 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class III recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Now Foods) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Now Foods have FDA actions?
Now Foods has 4 FDA actions in our database, including 4 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-0936-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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