Health warning issued following recall of popular sweetener – These are the affected NuNaturals batches and products nationwide

It is easy to reach for your favorite sweetener without a second thought. But if you have a bottle of NuNaturals Organic Pure Stevia or Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener at home, pay close attention: a health warning has been issued after a labelling mix-up put potentially risky powders in the wrong packages. The FDA upgraded the recall to a Class II risk, which means using the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health issues, even though serious complications are unlikely. 

Which NuNaturals products and batches are affected

Here is what you need to check in your pantry:

• Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener — UPC 7 39223 00187, Lot 25104S
  
• Organic Pure Stevia — UPC 7 39223 00204 0, Lot 25104S

There are 78 bottles of each product involved in the recall—and both share the same lot number and use-by date (April 2028). In simple terms, if your bottle matches both the UPC and lot number above, you should stop using it right away.

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Why the mix-up matters to you

If you are allergic to ragweed or related plants, you might have a reaction to stevia—even though it is plant-based. On the flip side, there are people who can react to monk fruit, though that is rarer. The labeling error means someone with one allergy may unknowingly be exposed. The FDA warns this could lead to anything from mild irritation to more serious allergic reactions. So even though the risk of serious consequences is remote, the potential for a reaction is still there. That is why the recall has been elevated to a Class II. 

What you should do now

If you find a matching bottle, here is what to do:

• Stop using it immediately. Do not taste or cook with it.
  
• Discard it safely. Since the labeling is wrong, it is best not to keep or donate it.
  
• There are no store-level instructions yet. Neither the FDA nor NuNaturals have released detailed guidance on returns or refunds.

If you are unsure whether your bottle is affected, check the UPC and lot number carefully—only those specific combinations are part of the recall.

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Have any illnesses been reported?

So far, no illnesses or adverse effects have been reported in connection with this recall. That said, allergic reactions can happen quickly, and it is better to be safe than sorry—especially if you know you are sensitive to these ingredients.

How to stay safe with sweeteners in the future

These are a few suggestions on how you can stay safe:

• Always double-check labels, especially if you have allergies. Mistakes like this show they can happen.
  
• If something seems off—wrong name, strange smell, odd packaging—it might be a sign to pause.
  
• When in doubt, reach out to customer service or check FDA recall updates online to be sure.

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