Aspire Food Group Recalls EXO Cricket Protein Bars for Undeclared Sulfites
Aspire Food Group USA Inc. is recalling EXO Cricket Protein Bars in Apple Cinnamon flavor because they contain undeclared sulfites.
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 use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.
Plain-English summary
Aspire Food Group USA Inc. is recalling 20,000 units of EXO Cricket Protein Bar Apple Cinnamon. The product is packaged in a film wrapper with a net weight of 2.1 ounces and is sold in cases of 12 units. The specific UPC for the recalled product is 861703000014.
The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared sulfites. Sulfites are a common food allergen that can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The affected products have a code of 08Apr2018.
The recalled products were distributed in the United States and Germany. Consumers who have purchased these specific bars should stop consuming them and check their packaging for the matching UPC and code. Individuals with sulfite allergies should exercise particular caution and consult a healthcare provider if they have consumed the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- EXO Cricket Protein Bar Apple Cinnamon; Net Wt. 2.1 Oz. packaged in a film wrapper, 12 units per case; UPC: 861703000014
- Manufacturer
- Aspire Food Group USA Inc.
- Category
- Food — Protein Bars
- Affected units
- 20,000
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)
- 08Apr2018
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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