Sunfood of El Cajon, California, issued a recall of its Organic Sacha Inchi Powder, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus enterotoxin, which can cause food poisoning. The product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The recalled sacha inchi powder is packaged in 8oz white poly bags with lot number 141027 Expiration date 9/30/2016 and UPC Code 803813-28444 1.
According to the company, it has not received any reports of illness to date.
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What is Sacha Inchi?
Sacha incha is a plant grown in tropical climates. The scientific name is plukenetia volubilis. The plant can grow to about 6 feet and has star-shaped fruit. When the fruit has dried (on the tree) The seeds of the plant can be ground into powder. This powder is high in protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, so it is good for you health, but not when it is tainted with Staphylococcus enterotoxins, which can cause severe vomiting, abdominal cramping, headache, muscle cramping, and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse.
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