The Kroger Company recalls Quinoa, 16 oz plastic package
Kroger recalls quinoa products with specific best-by dates due to possible pesticide contamination. Consumers should check dates and contact Kroger for guidance.
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Possible contamination with pesticide
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What happened, in plain English
Kroger is recalling quinoa products with specific best-by dates because they may contain pesticide. This could pose a health risk if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17658-kroger-quinoa-recall-possible-pesticide-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17658-kroger-quinoa-recall-possible-pesticide-contamination · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1241-2019
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“Kroger Quinoa Recall: Possible Pesticide Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17658-kroger-quinoa-recall-possible-pesticide-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-1241-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1241-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Pesticide contamination in quinoa could lead to health issues if ingested. The specific pesticide type and severity are not detailed in the recall notice.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased quinoa from Kroger with best-by dates from February 1-28, 2020. Those who have consumed the product are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for quinoa in 16 oz plastic packages with best-by dates from February 1 to February 28, 2020. The product names are not specified in the recall.
- Brand
Kroger- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Dates
Look for best-by dates on the package from February 1 to February 28, 2020.
Questions people ask
Is this quinoa safe to eat?
The recall states possible pesticide contamination, but does not specify if the product is safe to eat.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not provide specific action steps for consumers beyond checking the dates.
How can I get a refund?
The recall notice does not mention refunds or replacement options.
Contact Kroger
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kroger to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1241-2019 — Kroger Kroger Hello, I own a Kroger that is covered by recall F-1241-2019 from Kroger. 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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Where this comes from
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-1241-2019 (March 11, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1241-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.