The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1039-2020·Announced 2020-08-05

Built Brands Recalls Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars for Mold Risk

Built Brands LLC is recalling 242,400 peanut butter chocolate 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 or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Built Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling 242,400 peanut butter chocolate covered protein bars. The product is packaged in metalized polypropylene wrappers and sold in boxes containing 6 to 18 bars, with a net weight ranging from 53 to 58 grams.

The recall was initiated because the bars may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. Specific lot codes and expiration dates are 2002401 (Expiration 9/24/2020), 2005201 (Expiration 10/21/2020), and 2006045 (Expiration 10/29/2020).

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and expiration dates. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Peanut Butter 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
242,400

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 (9)

  • 2002401
  • date 20024
  • Expiration 9/24/2020
  • 2005201
  • date 20052
  • Expiration 10/21/2020
  • 2006045
  • date 20060
  • Expiration 10/29/2020

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.

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