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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Caitlin Hornik

Health risk warning issued as popular sweetener is recalled

  • NuNaturals has issued a voluntary recall for specific Organic Monk Fruit and Stevia sweeteners due to a labelling error.
  • The recall was elevated to a Class II by the FDA, indicating a potential for temporary or reversible adverse health consequences.
  • The mislabelling poses a health risk to individuals with allergies to ragweed, related plants, or monk fruit, potentially causing reactions from irritation to anaphylaxis.
  • The recall affects 78 bottles each of the Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener and Organic Pure Stevia, with specific UPC codes and lot numbers identified.
  • This incident is part of a recent series of product mislabelling recalls, though no illnesses or adverse events have been reported for the NuNaturals products to date.

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