The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0803-2023·Announced 2023-04-19

Protein bars recalled nationwide for undeclared cashew allergen

Wellness Natural USA Inc. is recalling SimplyProtein peanut butter chocolate crispy bars sold at Costco due to undeclared cashew allergen. 2.46 million boxes are affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (cashew) without reported illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens qualifies as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Wellness Natural USA Inc. is recalling SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy bars distributed nationwide to Costco stores because they contain undeclared cashew. This is a voluntary, firm-initiated recall affecting 2,463,048 boxes. The affected product is a 15-count variety pack containing three flavors (Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy, Lemon Coconut, and Chocolate Sea Salt). Individual bars are 1.41 oz (40 g) each, and the variety pack has a net weight of 600 g.

Affected products have best-before dates between April 11, 2023, and March 14, 2024. The product UPC for individual bars is 686207009147, and the variety pack UPC is 686207809068.

Consumers with a cashew allergy who purchased this product may have been exposed to an undeclared allergen. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. The recall was initiated on March 31, 2023, and was terminated on November 14, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
SimplyProtein¿ Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy 15-1.41 OZ (40 g) bar. (UPC 6 86207 00914 7) Sold in 15-count variety pack with two other flavors (Lemon Coconut and Chocolate Sea Salt) NET WT 21/16 OZ (600 g). Outside carton UPC 6 86207 80906 8. Packaged in a carboard box. Indiv
Manufacturer
Wellness Natural USA Inc.
Category
Food — Protein Bar
Hazard
  • undeclared-allergen
  • allergen-cashew

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 (1)

  • All lots within shelf life. Best Before date between 11 APR 2023 and 14 MAR 2024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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