The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0964-2013·Announced 2013-02-06

Dymatize Elite Fudge Brownie Protein Bar Recalled for Peanut Allergen

Belmont Confections is recalling Dymatize Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie protein bars because a consumer reported an allergic reaction to peanuts.

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 per the rubric mandates a score of at least 4, and the source reports a consumer allergic reaction, indicating a serious health hazard.

Plain-English summary

Belmont Confections Inc is recalling Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 6-Layer Hi-Protein Bars. The recall involves 152,280 3-ounce bars and 67,536 1.5-ounce bars. The product was distributed in Texas.

The recall was initiated after Belmont was notified by their customer, Dymatize, that a consumer complained of an allergic reaction after eating the product. The consumer is allergic to peanuts and peanut protein. The source text does not specify if peanuts are listed on the label or if this is an undeclared allergen, but the reaction is linked to peanut exposure.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and check their lot numbers against the list provided by the agency. Affected lot numbers include 12199A, 12244A, 12311B, 12352B, 12084A, and 12205A. For more information, consumers can contact Dymatize Enterprises at (888) 334-LEAN or (972) 732-1990.

The recalled product

Product
DYMATIZE NUTRITION ELITE Gourmet Fudge Brownie 6-LAYER HI-PROTEIN BAR Label reads in part "NET WT***INGREDIENTS: Elite Protein Blend***Distributed by: Dymatize Enterprises, Inc. 13737 N. Stemmons FWY, Dallas, TX 75234, (888) 334-LEAN or (972) 732-1990.

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 (17)

  • Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 1.5oz (42.5g)
  • UPC Code
  • 705016993130
  • Lot #
  • 12199A
  • Best By Date SEP 2013
  • Lot # 12244A
  • Best By Date OCT 2013
  • Lot # 12311B
  • Best By Date JAN 2014 & Lot # 12352B
  • Best By Date FEB 2014. Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 3oz (85g)
  • 705016993079
  • 12084A
  • Best By Date MAY 2013
  • Lot # 12199A
  • Lot # 12205A
  • Best By Date FEB 2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Belmont Confections Inc 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 2 products in this recall →