Popular sweeteners recalled as FDA updates health risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the classification of a health risk to consumers for a popular sweetener that was recently recalled.

NuNaturals Inc. initiated a recall for select lots of its Organic Pure Stevia and Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener last month due to a labeling mistake.

Products labeled as Organic Pure Stevia actually contained Monk Fruit powder, while products labeled as Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener contained Stevia powder.

This can pose a risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to stevia, ragweed, related plants, and monk fruit. Consumers should not consume the affected products.

The recall involved a total of 156 bottles sold and distributed to retailers nationwide.

The affected products are:

Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener - 78 bottles - UPC 7 39223 001