Suja Life LLC recalls Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236
Suja Life LLC recalls 12 oz. Organic Ginger Bliss Smoothie due to unapproved herbicide in flax. Consumers should check UPC 81861702236 and avoid use until notified.
Lower-risk recall
Firm was notified by supplier of an unapproved herbicide in raw material, flax, that was used in their juice product.
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What happened, in plain English
Suja Life LLC is recalling their Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie because it contains an unapproved herbicide from flax. This could pose a health risk if consumed, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15905-suja-organic-ginger-bliss-smoothie-recall-unapproved-herbicide-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15905-suja-organic-ginger-bliss-smoothie-recall-unapproved-herbicide-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0770-2020
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“Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Smoothie Recall: Unapproved Herbicide Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15905-suja-organic-ginger-bliss-smoothie-recall-unapproved-herbicide-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0770-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0770-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The smoothie contains an unapproved herbicide that was used in the flax ingredient. This herbicide is not approved for food use and could pose a health risk if consumed.
Who’s affected
Owners of Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie (12 oz) with UPC 81861702236 are affected. Those who consume the product may be at risk of health issues from the unapproved herbicide.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 12 oz. smoothie with UPC 81861702236. The product was sold with best by dates from February 2020 through April 2020.
- Brand
Suja- Product
Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
One consignee with distribution centers in CA, NJ, GA, FL, NC, TX, IN, OH, MA, WI, CO, MI, VI, MN, PA, IA, NH, MD, IL, NY, MA and retail locations throughout the United States.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0769-2020 | Suja Organic Berry Zest Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702234; Best By Dates: 02/18/20, 03/05/20, 03/13/20, 03/23/20, 04/14/20 | 7660 bottles |
| F-0770-2020 | Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236; Best By Dates: 02/19/20, 02/27/20, 03/12/20, 03/26/20, 04/09/20 | 9005 bottles |
| F-0771-2020 | Suja Organic Mango Mojito Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702240; Best By Dates: 02/20/20, 03/09/20, 03/16/20, 03/31/20 | 6817 bottles |
| F-0772-2020 | Suja Organic Tropical Dragon Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702238; Best By Dates: 02/17/20, 03/05/20, 03/13/20, 03/31/20, 04/08/20 | 8798 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC 81861702236 on the smoothie container.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to drink?
No, the product contains an unapproved herbicide that could pose a health risk if consumed.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC 81861702236 on the 12 oz. smoothie container.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Suja Life LLC for guidance.
Contact Suja
We’ve drafted a message you can send Suja to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0770-2020 — Suja Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236 Hello, I own a Suja Organic Ginger Bliss Fruit + Veggie Smoothie, 12 oz. UPC: 81861702236 that is covered by recall F-0770-2020 from Suja. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0770-2020 (February 13, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0770-2020 to see it in context.
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