The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0623-2013·Announced 2012-11-14

Think Thin Nutrition Bars Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Think Thin, LLC is recalling Crunch thinkThin Mixed Nuts nutrition bars because they may contain peanuts contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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 severity score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen like Salmonella in a food product typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Think Thin, LLC is voluntarily recalling Crunch thinkThin Brand, Mixed Nuts nutrition bars. The recall was initiated because the bars may contain blanched roasted peanuts supplied by Sunland, Inc., which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is packaged in plastic and labeled as distributed by thinkproducts in Ventura, CA. The recall covers 7,683 cases, with 10 bars per carton and 12 cartons per case. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, with no international distribution.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific bars and stop consuming them if they match the description and lot information provided in the official recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Nutrition bar. Crunch¿ thinkThin Brand, Mixed Nuts, 40 grams. Packaged in plastic, labeled as:"Distributed by thinkproducts***Ventura, CA 93003***". 10 bars/carton, 12 cartons/case. 120 bars per case
Manufacturer
Think Thin, LLC
Affected units
7,683

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 (13)

  • UPC Code: 7 53656 70840 9 Best by Dates: 101812
  • 110912
  • 120112
  • 022813
  • 040413
  • 041913
  • 050913
  • 051513
  • 052313
  • 060113
  • 060813
  • 061313. 062713
  • 070913 AND expired lots prior to Best By 101012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Think Thin, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →