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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1386-2015·Announced 2015-03-18

Julian Bakery Recalls Paleo Protein Bars Due to Undeclared Cashews

Julian Bakery is recalling Paleo Protein Bars because they contain undeclared cashews, a major allergen.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as undeclared major allergens pose a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Julian Bakery, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Paleo Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie and Paleo Protein Bar Cookies N' Creme. The recall is being conducted because the products contain undeclared tree nuts, specifically cashews. The affected bars are packaged in plastic white, red, and black packaging, with 12 bars per cardboard box.

The recall covers 405 boxes of the Chocolate Brownie variety. These products were sold online to customers located within the United States. The firm states it does not have any foreign consignees for these recalled products. The bars are coded with manufacturing dates ranging from 12/15/14 to 01/25/15.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their packaging for the specific manufacturing dates and product names listed above. Individuals with a tree nut allergy or cashew sensitivity should avoid consuming these bars. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Paleo Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie NET WT. 2.1OZ (60G) GMO-Free, Gluten-Free, No Sugar Alcohols Ingredients: Egg (White Protein, Isomalto-Olgosaccharide (Prebiotic Fiber), Organic Sunflower Seeds, Coconut Oil, Cold Presses Organic Palm Oil, Chocolate, Water, Vanilla…

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Julian Bakery, 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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Same manufacturer · Julian Bakery, Inc.

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Same hazard · undeclared allergen

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