The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1036-2020·Announced 2020-08-05

Built Brands Recalls Cashew Caramel Protein Bars Due to Mold Risk

Built Brands LLC is recalling Cashew Caramel with Coconut Chocolate covered protein bars because they may be moldy before the expiration date.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is mold contamination without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Built Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling Cashew Caramel with Coconut Chocolate covered protein bars. The product is packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers and sold in boxes containing 6 to 18 bars, with net weights ranging from 53 to 58 grams. The recall involves 33,930 bars with code 2004508, date 20045, and an expiration date of 10/14/2020.

The recall was initiated because the products may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these specific protein bars should stop consuming them and check their expiration dates and codes. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Cashew Caramel with Coconut Chocolate covered protein bars, packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers, packed in 6 count to 18 count boxes, net wt. ranges from 53 to 58 grams.
Manufacturer
BUILT BRANDS LLC
Category
Food — Protein Bars
Hazard
Affected units
33,930

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 (3)

  • 2004508
  • date 20045
  • Expiration 10/14/2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by BUILT BRANDS 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 9 products in this recall →

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