The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1041-2020·Announced 2020-08-05

Built Brands Recalls Black Cherry Chocolate Creme Protein Bars for Mold

Built Brands LLC is recalling 121,190 Black Cherry Chocolate Creme 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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is limited to mold presence prior to expiration, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Built Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling 121,190 units of Black Cherry Chocolate Creme 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 is due to reports that the bars may be moldy prior to the end of the stated shelf life.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for the following lot codes and expiration dates: 2003128 (Expiration 9/30/2020), 2004428 (Expiration 10/13/2020), and 2005628 (Expiration 10/25/2020). The bars are identified by the date codes 20031, 20044, and 20056 respectively.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Black Cherry Chocolate Creme 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
121,190

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)

  • 2003128
  • date 20031
  • Expiration 9/30/2020
  • 2004428
  • date 20044
  • Expiration 10/13/2020
  • 2005628
  • date 20056
  • Expiration 10/25/2020

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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