The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1445-2018·Announced 2018-05-23

eBars Recalls Organic Chocolate Peanut Bars for Undeclared Almonds

eBars is recalling FOCUS Organic Chocolate Peanut bars because they contain undeclared almonds. The recall affects 33,115 units shipped to multiple states.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death due to the undeclared allergen (almonds).

Plain-English summary

eBars, LLC is recalling 33,115 units of FOCUS Organic Chocolate Peanut bars, net weight 1.6 oz (45g). The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by the State of Tennessee that the product contained undeclared almonds. The product is identified by UPC 8 55529 00417 2 and includes all lots and date codes.

The affected product was shipped to the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MN, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact eBars for further instructions. Individuals with a known allergy to almonds should be particularly cautious, as the presence of undeclared allergens poses a significant health risk.

The recalled product

Product
FOCUS ORGANIC CHOCOLATE PEANUT bar NET WT. 1.6 OZ (45g) Manufactured and Distributed by eBars, LLC, Franklin, TN 37064 UPC 8 55529 00417 2
Manufacturer
eBars

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)

  • All lots and date codes

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by eBars 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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