The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1677-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

ERG! Energy Apricot P'Butter bar recalled for undeclared oats

ERG Foods is recalling ERG! Energy Apricot P'Butter Fruit and Nut Bars due to undeclared oats. The product may pose a risk to consumers with oat allergies.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II allergen mislabeling case involving undeclared oats, a common allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness scores 3.

Plain-English summary

ERG Foods, LLC is recalling ERG! Energy Apricot P'Butter Fruit and Nut Bars (2.05 oz, UPC 863444000421) with best-by dates from May 27, 2022 to February 22, 2023. The recall affects 576 bars.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared oats, which may not be listed on the label. Oats are a recognized allergen, and consumers with oat allergies could be at risk if they consume this product.

The specific distribution pattern is not publicly available. Consumers who have purchased this product and have an oat allergy should not consume it and should contact ERG Foods for a refund or replacement.

This recall was voluntarily initiated by ERG Foods on July 25, 2022, and was terminated on August 2, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
ERG! Energy Apricot P'Butter Fruit and Nut Bar 2.05oz. individually packaged in clear plastic, UPC Number 863444000421
Manufacturer
ERG Foods, LLC
Affected units
576

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)

  • Best by dates 5/27/2022 to 2/22/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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