The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1270-2013·Announced 2013-04-03

ProtiDiet Chocolate Dream Bar Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Doctors Best Weight Loss is recalling ProtIDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bars in Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall context aligns with the Critical severity criteria for serious health risks.

Plain-English summary

Doctors Best Weight Loss is recalling ProtIDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bars in Canada. The recall was initiated after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified the FDA that the firm was selling products that had already been recalled in Canada by the manufacturer, Pro-Amino International Inc., due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The affected product consists of 3 boxes containing 21 bars in total. The specific items are identified by UPC 6 21498 42238 1, lot code CR 18 13B, and a Best Before date of 2015-08. FDA investigation confirmed that the product was distributed to a consignee in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these specific bars should stop consuming them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures generally advise contacting the retailer or manufacturer for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
ProtiDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar

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)

  • UPC 6 21498 42238 1
  • lot code CR 18 13B
  • and Best Before: 2015-08.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.