Aspire Food Group Recalls EXO Cricket Protein Bars for Undeclared Sulfites
Aspire Food Group is recalling EXO Cricket Protein Bars in Blueberry Vanilla flavor because they contain undeclared sulfites. The recall affects 40,512 units distributed in the United States and Germany.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or the death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.
Plain-English summary
Aspire Food Group USA Inc. is recalling EXO Cricket Protein Bars in the Blueberry Vanilla flavor. The product is packaged in a film wrapper with a net weight of 2.1 ounces, and cases contain 12 units. The specific UPC for the affected product is 861703000069.
The recall is being conducted because the products contain undeclared sulfites. Sulfites are a common food allergen that must be clearly labeled on packaging to allow consumers with sensitivities to avoid them. The affected units have codes 26DEC2018 and 06Apr2018.
A total of 40,512 units were distributed in the United States and Germany. Consumers who have purchased these specific bars should check their packaging for the UPC and code dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- EXO Cricket Protein Bar Blueberry Vanilla; Net Wt 2.1 Oz. packaged in a film wrapper, 12 units per case; UPC: 861703000069
- Manufacturer
- Aspire Food Group USA Inc.
- Category
- Food — Protein Bars
- Affected units
- 40,512
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)
- 26DEC2018 and 06Apr2018
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Aspire Food Group USA 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.
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