The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0322-2017·Announced 2016-11-09

Nutrisystem Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars Recalled for Listeria Risk

Nutrisystem is recalling Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in 10 states and online.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the high risk of serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Nutrisystem Inc is recalling 455 cases of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar 1.6 oz, 5 count cartons because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product has UPC 6 32674 85579 4, an Enjoy By date of Aug 22 2017, and Lot Code NF082216A.

The product was distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Vermont. It was also sold online through Amazon.com and Walmart.com.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if found. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions or report any illnesses.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar 1.6 oz, 5 count carton
Manufacturer
Nutrisystem Inc
Hazard
Affected units
455

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • UPC 6 32674 85579 4
  • Enjoy by Aug 22 2017 and Lot Code NF082216A.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Nutrisystem Inc

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